This book will prepare the Biblical counselor to aid people facing the many types of crisis situations that they inevitably will encounter in a world of sin. The counselor will be shown how to help in three vital areas:
- To make a biblical analysis of the crisis situation
- To take a personal inventory of his state, attitudes, behavior, and resources.
- To follow biblical directions in responding to the issues in the crisis situation.
Dr. Adams demonstrates how to apply Biblical concern wisely and productively. He concludes the book with ten sample cases that may be used by students, either individually or in a class, to provide practice in applying the biblical principles of crisis counseling presented in the book. Questions and answers for role play accompany each case.
About the Author :
Jay E. Adams, A.B., B.D., S.T.M., Ph.D. (1929-2020) served as a pastor, church planter, denominational executive, seminary professor, author, and lecturer. He taught homiletics at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and was the Director of Advanced Studies at Westminster Seminary in California. He was the founder of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF), the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (formerly NANC), and the Institute for Nouthetic Studies (INS). He was the author of over 100 books including the best-seller Competent to Counsel which launched the modern biblical counseling movement. He was the recipient of the Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor awarded by the State of South Carolina.
Review :
Vintage Jay Adams, brimming with biblical hope and practical insight. Counselors will find his God-centered perspective in this book valuable in assessing the situation and in guiding those in crisis.
Robert D. Jones, DTheol
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
This is a unique resource that offers biblical wisdom for counseling in crises. Specific practical steps are presented in a memorable way. What makes this book unique is the call to see the centrality of God's purposes in the crises people face. The book concludes with ten realistic case studies that could be used in role-play. Read this book before you need it!
Jim Newheiser, DMin
Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte
This is a handbook that must be on every pastor and biblical counselor's bookshelf as a ready reference.
Howard Eyrich, MA, ThM, DMin
Director of the DMin program, Birmingham Theological Seminary
Adams' teaching challenged a whole new generation of Christians to trust God's Word, ministered by those skilled in providing crisis counseling directly from that Word.
Dr. Lance Quinn, PhD
Executive Vice-President, The Expositors Seminary
