"Biblical Counseling Basics" by Jeremy Lelek. A Review
Biblical Counseling Basics: Roots, Beliefs, and Future by Jeremy Lelek My rating: 5 of 5 stars Counseling opportunities and situations hit us all. Neighbors, co-workers, fellow church members and family come seeking direction or help in a trying situation. Often times, whether as pastors or parishioners, we feel pretty helpless. To the rescue comes a new 288 page paperback "Biblical Counseling Basics: Roots, Beliefs, and Future". This resource is penned by Jeremy Lelek, PhD, president of the Association of Biblical Counselors and Metroplex Counseling, a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas, and a lecturer. The volume primarily attempts to "unpack the single question, What is biblical counseling" (1)? It is written for moms, dads, ministers, and data processors, and meant to arouse the perception that to do biblical counseling is in your grasp. As noted in the subtitle, Lelek goes into the roots and genealogy of biblical counseling. He moves br...