Product Description

This book from award winning author Dr. Larry Crabb seeks to think through a model of counseling which can be integrated into the functioning of the local church. It contains a chart appendix.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #28253 in Books
• Published on: 1977-06-14
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 212 pages

Review
What the Critics Are Saying About Effective Biblical Counseling “Helpful insights that can be used...to help those who are hurting to move forward to successful Christian living.”

“Well researched in both psychological and theological data and presented in a readable style that makes it valuable to pastors...”

“It is not often that a book the quality of Effective Biblical Counseling comes along.”

“...members of any church, or other group of Christians, would benefit by such loving biblical concern and counsel.”

“...loaded with lots of help.”

“Crabb has done his homework well.”

“…‘must’ reading for the Christian professional.”

In Effective Biblical Counseling, Gold Medallion Award-winning author Dr. Larry Crabb Jr. presents a model of counseling which can be gracefully integrated into the functioning of the local church. He asserts that counseling is simply a relationship between people who care, and that its goal is to free people to better worship and serve God.

This book will show you how to help people achieve obedience and character growth in their lives, and establish a sense of personal worth and security along the way.

Dr. Crabb says, “I believe that God has ordained the local church to be his primary instrument to tend to his people’s aches and pains. In writing this book I have tried to be of practical help to Christians who want to be more effective in ministering to their suffering brothers and sisters. -- Publisher

From the Back Cover
In Effective Biblical Counseling, Gold Medallion Award-winning author Dr. Larry Crabb presents a model of counseling that can be gracefully integrated into the functioning of the local church. He asserts that counseling is simply a relationship between people who care and that its goal is to free people to better worship and serve God. This book will show you how to help people achieve obedience and character growth in their lives, and establish a sense of personal worth and security along the way. Dr. Crabb says, "I believe that God has ordained the local church to be his primary instrument to tend to his people's aches and pains. In writing this book I have tried to be of practical help to Christians who want to be more effective in ministering to their suffering brothers and sisters."

About the Author
Dr. Lawrence J. Crabb Jr. (Ph.D., University of Illinois) is a well-known speaker, author of numerous bestselling books including Finding God, and Men and Women, and distinguished scholar-in-residence at Colorado Christian University in Morrison, Colorado.

Customer Reviews

Somewhat technical but very insightful
If you've never read any psychology books before or have no knowledge of psychology, then this is not the book for you. Written in a very technical style, Dr. Crabb gives the reader keen insight into the troubled mind of an average Christian. Every symptom that manifests can be traced back to a root cause and Dr. Crabb gives us ways to discover that cause and repair faulty thinking. The book is not an easy read but well worth the effort.

Review of Effective Biblical Counseling: A Model for Helping Caring Christians Become Capable Counselors
The book was purchased for a class I took at my church. I think the book is perfect for an indepth study of Christian Counseling. My class only lasted 8 weeks, so we didn't really have time to delve into it. I would recommend the book to any counseling student.

All Around an Excellent Book
Larry Crabb has written a book that will be on the desk's of counselor's for years. Like the classics of C.S. Lewis (Mere Chrisitanity), and others, this book will continue to capture counselors of all types. The book is well written, and unlike many other books on counseling, the applications to counseling is not limited to a time-frame, or new knowledge.

The practical approach for biblical counselors, pastors, and lay counselors will prove itself to be effective and accurate.

Crabb does an excellent job of framing a counselor in all areas of the needs of the counselor and counselee. Although this is not an exhaustive work, it is complete in equipping those that desire to take the first steps to Biblical Counseling.