Rhema Counseling Associates

• Your companion on your journey of inspiration and insight.
• Mission
  Mission through counseling and guidance is to glorify and honor the Lord as we lead each other and our counselees to the Sovereign God and the Cross and Life of Jesus Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit and equipped with the Sufficient Word (rhema) of God for abundant life and ministry to others.

• Rhema
  There are two essential Greek words that describe Scripture which are translated word in the New Testament. Logos, refers to the total inspired Word of God and to Jesus, Who is the living Word. (Luke 8:11 - John 1:1 - Philippians 2:16 - 2 Timothy 2:15 - Hebrews 4:12 - I Peter 1:23 - I Peter 2:2) Rhema, refers to a word that is spoken and means “an utterance.” A rhema is a verse of Scripture that the Holy Spirit brings to our attention with application to a current situation or need for direction. The Holy Spirit illuminates particular Scriptures for application that are confirmed in our daily walk with the Lord. (Matthew 4:4 - Matthew 26:75 - Luke 1:38 - Luke 2:29 - Luke 3:2 - Luke 5:5 - John 6:63 - John 15:7,8 - Acts 5:20 - Acts 11:16 - Romans 10:8 - 9, 17 - II Corinthians 13:1 - Ephesians 6:17 - Ephesians 5:25 - 26).

• The purpose of Rhema Biblical Counseling Tools
  These Assessments were not intended to replace empirically proven instruments used in professional counseling. They are tools for lay believers and professionals alike who wish to enhance the ministry and counseling experience of those whom they are helping with a focus on Christ, our Redeemer and His Word. These tools should inspire conversation and reveal the inner motives of the hearts of counselor and counselee/disciple and disciple alike. Any answer might lead to further scrutiny and discussion. The Biblical Applications that accompany each Assessment were designed to search for God’s perspective and Truths for various life issues. The Bible is referenced and other resources are cited for further study.

• Resourceful Suggestions
  for use include employing these tools on yourself, with your counselee, in groups, with ministry staff, in course work, with family. Be creative! Husbands and wives, whole families can use each tool to evaluate others and compare impressions to promote discussion and build stronger relationships.

• Policy
  These resources are for use by current RHEMA Counseling Associate Members. They are copyrighted and may not be posted on a website, sold, or altered. They may be reproduced with permission and only via methods that preserve the look and quality of the RHEMA design.