Resources
Because of Your Support
Over this last year, as Executive Director of Bridgehaven, I have had the privilege to see up-close how this ministry has continued to flourish. In the coming weeks, I will be detailing several ways the Lord has used Bridgehaven to help individuals, couples, and...
Introducing the Clinical Director
Hello everyone, As I reflect on my journey to becoming the Clinical Director at Bridgehaven, I am filled with gratitude for how God has led me here. It’s not a typical path, but every twist and turn has shaped my heart for this work. My career began in the veterinary...
Introducing The Bridge Director
Hello, my name is Omar King, and I have the distinct privilege of being the Bridge Director. Before providing more information about this exciting Bridgehaven initiative, I want to say a bit about me. I began counseling at Bridgehaven since its launch in 2012. I’m...
The Call Of Jesus
One of the ways I enjoy getting to know my Christian counseling colleagues is to hear from them how they received their call to serve Christ as a counselor. I equally enjoy answering that question when asked by others. We may refer to any work or vocation as a...
Trusting God in the Decision to Care for a Loved One
Approximately 34.2 million Americans have provided unpaid care to an adult aged 50 or older in the past 12 months. The majority of caregivers are female (60 percent). Most caregivers are taking care of one person (82 percent) and providing care for a relative (85...
Pastoral Ministry and Psychotropic Medications
Consider this tension: Pastors are not medical professionals and, therefore, should not give medical advice. This seems clear and straight-forward, BUT Pastoral silence on the issue psychotropic medications reinforces the idea they are bad for Christians to take. This...
How to Honor Your Parents as a Young Adult
In my counseling practice, I often see young adults who struggle in their relationship with their parents. The majority of these clients are in college and in the transition period of leaving adolescence and entering adulthood. Relational struggles stem from the...
Tips for Pastors Counseling Abuse
This is a quick resource for helping those who may be in an abusive or toxic relationship. I wanted to provide a quick list of tips you can refer to as a pastor, Christian leader, or friend to help female victims who are in abusive relationships. If you’d like more...
The Holiday Blues
It’s inevitable for most people. We break out of the routine and spend lots of time doing little more than anticipating and preparing for the biggest holiday in our culture. Some of us get energized (and rightfully so. It does celebrate the birth of Jesus and a...