Biblical Counseling
Scripture applied to life’s struggles
Whatever you’re carrying, God’s Word has hope for it. Our elders are glad to sit with you, open the Bible together, and point you to Christ.
What it is
What is biblical counseling?
Biblical counseling is one Christian helping another apply God’s Word to the struggles of life. Conflict in marriage, anxiety, grief, anger, temptation, a hard decision: Scripture speaks to all of these, and it always points us to Jesus Christ.
We believe the Bible is without error and sufficient for the problems of life. That means we don’t treat Scripture as a supplement to secular theories of the person. We let God’s Word shape how we understand the problem and the way forward.
Our approach
Our counselors are our elders, and counseling is free to anyone who attends NewSong.
Why biblical counseling
What we believe about change
Four convictions shape every conversation.
Scripture is sufficient
God has given us everything we need for life and godliness through knowing Christ. His Word speaks to our deepest struggles with real wisdom and authority.
The heart matters most
Our words and actions flow from what we love, fear, and trust. Lasting change happens as God’s Word reaches the heart, not only our behavior.
Christ is our hope
Counseling points to Jesus: forgiveness for sin, comfort in suffering, and power to change by His Spirit.
It belongs in the church
Counseling is part of the church’s ordinary care for one another. Christians are called to admonish, encourage, and bear one another’s burdens.
How to begin
Start with a conversation
Call 513-202-0654 or email admin@newsongharrison.com, or talk with an elder after the service.
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Talk with one of our elders
Find an elder on Sunday, or call or email the church and we’ll put you in touch.
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Meet to understand your situation
A first conversation to listen well, open Scripture, and pray together.
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Walk through it together
How often you meet and for how long depends on your situation. We’ll decide that together.
Questions
Common questions
- Who can receive counseling?
- Anyone who attends NewSong. We ask that you keep gathering with the church on Sundays while we meet, since God uses the preaching of His Word and the life of the church to help us change.
- Does it cost anything?
- No. Counseling is free.
- How often will we meet, and for how long?
- It depends on your situation. Some concerns need only a few conversations, and others take longer. We’ll talk about it together.
- Will there be assignments between meetings?
- Often, yes. Change happens day by day, so we may ask you to read Scripture, pray, or practice something between our conversations.
- Is what I share kept private?
- Yes, with care. We will not share what you tell us beyond the elders without your knowledge, unless someone is in danger, the law requires us to report it, or a matter of unrepentant sin calls for the church’s loving involvement.
- Is this a substitute for medical care?
- No. Our bodies affect our souls, and some struggles have physical causes. We may encourage you to see a doctor, and we’re glad to work alongside medical care.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. For thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 any time.
Next step
You don’t have to carry it alone
Talk with one of our elders on Sunday, call 513-202-0654, or email admin@newsongharrison.com.
Scripture references link to the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.