Biblical Basis. We believe that the Bible provides thorough guidance and instruction for faith and life. Therefore, we base our services on scriptural principles rather than those of secular psychology or psychiatry.
Biblical Basis. We believe that the Bible provides thorough guidance and instruction for faith and life (2 Xxx. 3:16-17; 2 Pet. 1:3). Therefore, our counseling is based upon scriptural principles. Our counselors are not trained or licensed as psychotherapists or mental health professionals, nor should they be expected to follow the methods of such specialists. All counseling will be conducted in accordance with the counselor’s understanding of the Scriptures. However, our counselors do not know all there is to know about biblical teaching and its application to life. Therefore, when necessary, they will seek help, input, or advice from pastors, mentors, or colleagues.
Biblical Basis. We believe that the Bible provides thorough guidance and instruction for a life that is pleasing to God. Therefore, our biblical counseling is based on scriptural principles rather than those of secular psychology or psychiatry. Although some of the pastoral or lay counseling associates of Harvest Bible Chapel Traverse City (HBCTC) may be trained or licensed in other fields, such as medicine or psychology, they will not practice in that capacity but only as biblical disciple makers under the authority of the elders of HBCTC. Not Professional Advice – If you have significant legal, financial, medical or other technical questions, you should seek advice from an independent professional. Our ministry staff and lay disciple makers will be happy to cooperate with such advisors and help you to consider their counsel in the light of relevant scriptural principles. We are xXxx asked about insurance as well. As we do not practice as licensed professionals, we do not make diagnoses, nor do we submit insurance claims. There is no charge for biblical counseling, so there is no need to be reimbursed or cover a charge. Resolution of Conflicts – On rare occasions, a conflict may develop between a HBCTC biblical counselor and the party receiving care. In order to make sure that any such conflicts are resolved in a biblical manner, we require all those receiving care to agree that any dispute that arises with a HBCTC biblical counselor or with HBCTC staff as a result of biblical counseling will be settled by mediation under the leadership of HBCTC. We will make every effort to resolve conflict in a manner consistent with God’s Word. Communication and Community – At HBCTC we desire to grow in caring for those in our flock and community. It is imperative to our mission and your long-term care that we stay in consistent and regular communication with the leadership of HBCTC (small group, coaches and pastoral staff) and/or the person you have designated/chosen as your advocate. This form gives us permission to discuss the necessary information in regard to your situation with the appropriate and concerned parties in accordance with the confidentiality guidelines explained below. Please read the following information carefully. I/we desire to receive counseling and ministry from Harvest Bible Chapel Traverse City (HBCTC). I/we make the following acknowledgements and agreements and give the following consents:
