Counseling Distinctives

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  • We believe the Bible is perfect and able to help. Not only is the Bible true, but the truths contained in the Bible are intended to make a difference. God has graciously given us His Word which is intended to touch every area of our lives. There is no struggle that we can encounter that goes beyond the Bible's ability to help. Whether a person is struggling with depression, anxiety, addictions, marriage & family problems, discontentment, or any of a multitude of struggles, the Bible offers real answers for real people in real life. Our counselors are committed to helping people make connections between their experiences and Biblical answers to those problems.
  • We believe that relationship is vital. While the Bible offers real answers to real problems, and it offers help to all areas of living, we also recognize that the Bible is not simply a recipe book for joy and contentment.v Ultimately, the Bible points us to a relationship with a person. The Bible points us to Jesus, our merciful servant king who has laid down His life for His sheep. Jesus, our great redeemer, is actively making all things new and redeeming us from sin. We are convinced that real, lasting change occurs when people know themselves rightly and when they repent of their sins and believe in Jesus. He is the one who has borne our sorrows and died in our place. Ultimate healing, restoration, hope, joy, contentment, and peace is experienced when people learn to see themselves and their problems in the context of a living, vital relationship with Jesus.

    We recognize that some who are interested in receiving counseling are skeptical of our belief that relationship with Jesus can make a real difference in your life. We are happy to meet with you even if you are skeptical of this belief. We encourage you to prayerfully consider meeting with us and talking to us, even if you have some reservations and questions about this model of counseling.

  • We are eager to love and help you. Those in our church who are involved in counseling others are eager to work hard at understanding your struggles. Their most important qualification is that they have all come to trust in Jesus Christ as their own Lord and Savior! You can be assured that whoever gives you counsel will pour themselves out for your goos. Our counselors are committed to serving you by seeking to understand your particular struggles and then compassionately pointing you to Christ through God's Word.
  • Whether you are a member of IBC or not, if you are interested in receiving discipleship/counseling or if you have family members, friends, or neighbors who live in the Louisville area who are interested in receiving biblical counseling, we would be delighted to help. Please let us know of your interest by contacting Pastor Jeff King at jking@ibclouisville.org or by calling (502) 585-2733.