Counseling Ministry
Purpose Statement
PURPOSE STATEMENT: Saddleback Counseling Ministry provides an on-site safe and caring environment for individuals and married couples to discover Christ-centered answers to personal struggles and relational challenges. Our volunteer Church Counselors have gone through extensive biblically based counseling training and receive ongoing supervision, so they can help bring God’s truth, hope and healing to whatever situation the Counselee faces.FIRST STEPS FOR CARE:
If you are interested in getting more information about counseling care, call the Counseling Ministry Office: 949-609-8387 Monday through Friday between 8:30 am-5:00 pm. If you are calling after hours, please leave a message and your call will be returned on the next business day.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT WHEN YOU CALL:
When you call, you will speak with a Counseling Coordinator. They will ask you some questions which will help to better understand your needs and to determine the best counseling recommendations. There is no cost for counseling and, provided you are consistently participating and making progress, the number of sessions is not limited. If you are recommended for counseling with one of our Church Counselors, then the Coordinator will get your scheduling and contact information. Once an opening becomes available, you will be called and offered the weekly appointment time as well as the start date for your weekly counseling appointments. The Counseling Ministry considers it an honor to serve those in our church and community and we look forward to hearing from you.
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SADDLEBACK CHURCH COUNSELOR? The role of a Saddleback Church Counselor is to provide free, Christ-centered in-person counseling to individuals in our church and our community who are seeking guidance for a variety of issues including: marital & family relationships, communication & intimacy, grief & loss, anger & bitterness, interpersonal struggles, and parenting- with an overall emphasis on spiritual development. If you are interested in serving as a Saddleback Church Counselor, the first step is to attend the Church Counseling Training (CCT) classes. Upon completion of the training, individuals are invited to apply to become a Church Counselor. Our Counselors receive extensive training, ongoing supervision, and continuing education.