Pastor Webb’s Philosophy of Counseling

The Holy Scriptures, the writings of the Old and New Testaments, are the very Word of God, verbally inspired in all parts and therefore wholly without error as originally given of God and are altogether sufficient in themselves as the only rule of faith and practice. The Bible is wholly true in everything it affirms, whether its affirmations concern doctrine, Christian practice, history, geography, science or behavior sciences.

In genuine salvation, through the use of the Scriptures, the believer is completely equipped to handle any situation in life in a way that pleases God and benefits the believer leading toward the goal of joyful Christ-likeness. Paul tells Timothy (2 Tim 3:16,17) that the Scriptures “thoroughly furnish” or completely equip the person of God so that he or she will be able to handle any situation in a way that pleases God. The Scriptures are completely able to equip the believer for any life situation. For further information on this philosophy of counseling, visit http://www.nanc.org. For a very basic understanding of Nouthetic Counseling, see What is Nouthetic Counseling?

Pastor Webb’s Credentials in Counseling

• Certified by NANC, The National Association of Nouthetic Counselors
• Attends seminars and workshops for continuing education in this field
• Has a Th.M. in theology
• Has helped many through his counseling ministry

Appointments for Counseling

Normally, Pastor Webb only counsels members or those who regularly attend Central Baptist Church. If you do not regularly attend Central, and want to pursue counseling with him, you must fulfill one of two requirements. You must either attend the Sunday services at Central Baptist Church during counseling (you are not required to join or tithe to Central Baptist during this time) or your pastor must attend counseling with you as a learning, contributing counselee. Pastor Webb reserves the right to choose which option is best for the non-attending counselee. To set up an appointment on a Tuesday afternoon/evening or Saturday morning, contact Susan Dubach at (219) 763-7690. There is no financial cost for this counseling. Counselees will have regular homework assignments that are designed to help them live out the reality of the life-giving Word of God in their lives.

Books For Homework Assignments

Others who nouthetically counsel

To find others who nouthetically counsel, contact NANC.

Counseling Forms Necessary for All Counseling

Personal Data Inventory      Counseling Agreement Must be signed

Weddings

Please refer to the links below for questions regarding getting married at Central Baptist Church.

Anger Management

Pastor Webb occasionally does a seven week anger management seminar. Contact the church office for details. This seminar has been accepted by some judges in Porter County as fulfillment of court ordered anger management counseling requirements. Check with your lawyer.