Preacher, Pastor, or Both
by Pastor Will Lohnes, ACBC & IABC Certified Biblical Counselor I get it; this article will bring some heat. Understood. But this topic needs to be addressed. I have been in the ministry for over fifty years. I started as a part-time counselor and assistant program director at a camp. Then I served as a […]
Why Should You Care About or Take Vitamin D?
by Linda Atchley, R.N., Physician Assistant Our Heavenly Father has spoken clearly in His Word about health, sickness, and disease. As 3 John 1:2 says, "Dear friend, I pray that you may prosper in every way and be in good health physically just as you are spiritually" (HCSB). Not only should our first important objective be […]
Barley Harvests and Banquets
Fallen Soldiers Ministries has been approached by Navy Seal Team members to write for FSM's Quarterly Newsletter when inspired, time allows and anonymity is protected. They will use the pseudonym "The Chief". This is their seventh contribution and we look forward to their future contributions. by "The Chief" The primary failure point in our nation […]
Operation Rising Lion or the Twelve Day War: A First-Person View from a Biblical Counselor
by Nathaniel Logan, Army Chaplain, ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor This article offers an account of my deployment as an Army Chaplain during a military conflict and from the perspective of a biblical counselor. It highlights the significance of evaluating situational requirements, delivering spiritual support in times of crisis, and using biblical counseling methods to effectively […]
Biblical Counselors Necessitate Community
by Nick Sevier, ACBC, IABC & Founder & Director of Biblical Counselors Society Carrying for souls is weighty. And, too often, biblical counselors and church leaders are left to bear it alone. Consider the trendlines. In 2023, Barna reported that 65 percent of US pastors said they felt lonely or isolated—a staggering 23 percent increase […]
An Appraisal of ACBC Phase III Candidacy
by Caitlynn Manthe "What are you going to do after high school?" was the most asked question when I graduated. I knew I wanted to work in ministry. I was interested in counseling individuals to help them navigate life's challenges. What would that look like in a counseling setting if I want to incorporate God […]
Calibrate! Don’t Hyphenate Biblical Counseling
by Chaplain (LTC - Retired) Pat Devine, U.S. Army One of the most critical jobs for leaders during airborne operations is checking their paratroopers’ equipment. At the United States Army Jumpmaster School, leaders learn to do that by repetition. For nearly three weeks, Jumpmaster students conduct "circles," moving from one rigged jumper to the next, […]
Metamorphosis: Lamentful Supplications Yield God’s Grace
by Mindy Denigan, ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor | Epilogue by Mary Paas, ACBC & FBC Certified Biblical Counselor Brooke took me by surprise when she bounced into our then-empty dorm room on the small, state university campus where we met in early fall as roommates. She was carrying a wrapped gift, her smile was glorious, […]
What Is Your Religion? A Sanctification Story
by Andrew Millar, USAF Veteran | Epilogue by Pastor Nathan Irving, USMC Veteran, IABC Certified Biblical Counselor My name is Andrew Millar, and this is my story. I wasn’t a particularly good Christian. While I had a fairly religious childhood—my parents taking us to church and Sunday school—the point didn’t really "click" with me. I […]
No Matter What
Fallen Soldiers Ministries has been approached by Navy Seal Team members to write for FSM's Quarterly Newsletter when inspired, time allows and anonymity is protected. They will use the pseudonym "The Chief". This is their sixth contribution and we look forward to their future contributions. by "The Chief" During Basic Underwater Demolition SEAL training (BUD/S) […]
Unexpected Hope
by Kristi Seiber, ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor Plans, dreams, agendas, goals, drive...There are many factors that motivate the call to serve our community and country. For those serving in the military or as first responders, the greatest underlying motivator is a desire to serve others. This is a good desire, a God-given desire that takes […]
Advocating for Special Needs Families
by Mark Worrell, Army Senior Command Chaplain, ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor During the reality show, Survivor 48, approximately 4.5 million people watched Joe console Eva when she became overwhelmed after a two-team challenge. At that time in their lives, Joe was a firefighter and Eva was a PhD student. Eva has high-functioning autism. Over 71,000 […]
