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SCHOOL OF LEADERS 3
LEADERSHIP SEMINARS
Part One - Consolidation
1. The Purpose in the Process ................................................................. 33
2. How To Consolidate ............................................................................ 35

Part Two - Holy Spirit

3. The Ministry & Fruit of the Spirit ...................................................... 38
4. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit ................................................................. 40
5. Activating and Releasing the Gifts of the Spirit ............................. 42

Part Three - Counseling

6. Definition of Biblical Counseling ....................................................... 44
7. The Counselor and the Holy Spirit ................................................... 46
8. Principles of Effective Counseling ..................................................... 49
9. Gods Word In Counseling ................................................................. 51
10. Application of Biblical Counseling .................................................... 52

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CONSOLIDATION 1
THE PURPOSE IN THE PROCESS
1. Objective
The student should understand what the purpose in the process of Consolidation is.

2. Goals
The student should be able to:

Explain what the purpose in the process of Consolidation is.

Explain the work that Consolidation requires.

3. What is the purpose in the process of consolidation?

We know that Gods call is for us to take the good news of salvation to every creature. We should then begin a process of care, attention and continual contact with
the new believer until he feels strengthened and inspired to become a disciple of
Christ. We call this process Consolidation.
A . To show the benefits of belonging to the family of God.
B. To show interest in their needs.
C . To offer fellowship.
D . To water the seed that has been sown - 1 Cor. 3:6
I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the increase
E. To show them Christ, His love and the abundant life that He has.
F. To make them conscious of their decision for Christ.
G. To involve them in the activities of JIL Church.

4. The work of consolidation

A . It is necessary to understand that we are Gods fellow-workers - 1 Cor. 1:9
For we are Gods fellow workers; you are Gods field, you are Gods building.
B. Our calling consists of winning and keeping people until they themselves are
capable of doing the same to others. - 2 Tim. 2:2.
And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to
faithful men who will be able to teach others also.
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C. Therefore this work demands that we:

Pray for the people that we are looking after - Romans 1:9
For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of His Son, that
without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers.

Share time with them - Acts 19:8

And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and
persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.

Show interest in their family - Acts 16:31-34

And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and
your household. Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were
in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes.
And immediately he and all his family were baptized. Now when he had brought
them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God
with all his household.

Feel a burden for their needs and problems - Acts 17: 16

Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him
when he saw that the city was given over to idols.

Be always available for them - Acts 19:22-23

So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ministered to him, Timothy and
Erastus, but he himself stayed in Asia for a time. And about that time there arose a
great commotion about the Way.

Meet their needs, as far as possible -Acts 11 :29

Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the
brethren dwelling in Judea.

Conclusion

Consolidation is fundamental within the development of the vision, and necessary

for the fulfillment of the goals.

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The student must look for an example of Consolidation in the Bible, and explain it.
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CONSOLIDATION - 2
HOW TO CONSOLIDATE
1. Objective
The person should understand the basic principles for effective Consolidation.

2. Goal
The student should be able to explain the best way of carrying out Consolidation.

3. Explain the plan of salvation using five teaching points

It is advisable for the same person to consolidate them who evangelized them, as a
relationship of trust and friendship is already established, that is why it is so important for every member of JIL Church to know how to do it. If you are a leader, take
time to teach it to your disciples.

A. The teaching about love - John 3: 16, John 10:10

For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
I have come that you may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.

B. The teaching about sin- Romans 3:12, 3 :23

They have all turned aside, they have together become unprofitable, there is none who
does good, no, not one.
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.

C. The Teaching about Christ as the one and sufficient Savior.

Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through Me. (John 14:6)
Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us for it is
written, Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree (Gal. 3:13)
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the
gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast (Eph. 2:8-9).

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D. The teaching about repentance.
Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of
refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord (Acts 3:19).

If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us
from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9)
Come now, and let us reason together, says the LORD, Though your sins are like
scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall be
as wool. (Isaiah 1:18)
He who covers his sins will nor prosper, but whoever confesses and forsake them will
have mercy. (Prov. 28:13)

E. The teaching about accepting and receiving.

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I
will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. (Rev. 3:20)
But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to
those who believe in His name. (John 1:12)

4. Know and resolve their concerns with regard to the Bible, the Church and
God.

Who is the Lord Jesus?

Why should I believe the Bible?
Why should I go to church?
Is there a God?

A . Identify their needs and problems, showing interest in them.

B. Teach them to ask God in faith, and hold them up in prayers.
C . Look for Bible texts that will strengthen them and teach them Gods viewpoint.
D . Be wise in counseling them, and motivate them in such a way that it will be them
who make the decisions.
E. Help them materially, if it is within your means.
F. Involve them in the activities of your ministry.

5. To be successful during the process of consolidation

A . Understand that new believers have doubts and concerns that must be resolved.
B. Not everybody reacts in the same way; some take longer than others.
C . Win their familys trust, without entering into personal secrets that could be taken
as an abuse. Protect your image, and that of the church.
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D . Show respect for everything (their work, what they spend their money on, etc.).
Later on you will have the opportunity to instruct them, so that they make decisions according to the will of God.
E. Show interest in them as individuals, and not as numbers to reach a goal.
F. Motivate them in faith constantly.
G. Do not pressure them; be flexible.
H . Involve them in activities and make them feel important.
I.

Never show attending church as a change of religion.

J.

Introduce them to more people so they can form bonds of friendship with them.

Conclusion
The skill to achieve an excellent Consolidation is acquired in the measure that we prepare ourselves and do it constantly.

Assignment
The student must bring a report of the Consolidation carried out in the last week with
one or two new believers that he has won in recent weeks.

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Lesson 3

THE HOLY SPIRIT - 1

THE MINISTRY &
FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT
1. Objective
The student should understand what the ministry of the Holy Spirit is, and the importance or the Fruit of the Spirit as a basis to receive the Anointing.

2. Goals
The student should be able to:

Explain the Ministry of the Holy Spirit.

Explain each of the characteristics of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Identify those characteristics that are contrary to those presented in the Fruit of
the Holy Spirit.

3. The Ministry of the Holy Spirit

A. He teaches all things - John 14:26.
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, he will teach
you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.

B. He convicts the world of sin, righteousness and judgement - John 16:8.

And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of
judgement.

C. He guides into all truth - John 16:13.

However, when He, the Spirit of truth has come, He will guide you into all truth; for
He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He
will tell you things to come.

D. He glorifies Jesus - John 16:14

He will glorify Me, for He will take what is Mine and declare it to you

E. He searches the deep things of God - 1 Cor. 2:10.

But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things,
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F. He intercedes Romans 8:26.

Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weakness. For we do not know that we should
pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groaning
which cannot be uttered.

G. He gives assurance of our salvation - Romans 8: 16.

The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.

H. He gives power - Acts 1:8.

But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be
witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the Earth.

I. He imparts gifts and manifestations for our profit - 1 Cor. 12:4-7.

There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries,
but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who
works all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of
all.

4. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit

A. Biblical Foundation - Gal. 5:22-23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Love
Joy
Peace

Relationship with God

Patience
Kindness
Goodness

Relationship with Others

Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-Control

Christian Life

Assignment
Write a short paragraph of what the Holy Spirit is working and ministering in your life
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Lesson 4

THE HOLY SPIRIT 2

THE GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
1. Objective
The student should understand what the Gifts of the Holy Spirit are, and the need
for them to exercise ministry.

2. Goals
The students should be able to:

Explain what the Gifts are,

Explain what our attitude should be towards gifts of the Holy Spirit.

3. Biblical Foundation 1 Cor. 12:4-11

There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but
the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all
in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all: for to one
is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of knowledge through
the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healings by the same
Spirit, to another the working of miracles, to another prophecy, to another discerning of
spirits, to another different kinds of tongues, to another the interpretation of tongues. But
one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually as He
wills.

4. What are the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

A. 1 Corinthians 12

Healing
Miracles
Prophecy
Discerning of Spirits
Different kinds of tongues
Interpretation of tongues
Wisdom
Knowledge
Faith

B. Romans 12:6ff

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Exhorting/encouraging
Giving
Leadership
Mercy

C. Ephesians 4: 11

Apostle

Prophet

Evangelist

Pastor

Teacher

5. What are the attitudes we ought to have towards the gifts?

A. Not to be ignorant - 1 Cor. 12:1
Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant.

B. Not to be neglectful - 1 Tim. 4:14

Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given to you by prophecy with the
laying on of the hands of the eldership.

C. To long for them and covet them - 1 Cor. 12:31

But earnestly desire the best gifts. And yet I show you a more excellent way.

D. To seek to edify the church - 1 Cor. 14:12

Even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the edification of the
church that you seek to excel.

E. To stir them up - 2 Tim. 1:6

Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on
of my hands

F. The greatest motive for exercising the gifts is Love 1 Cor. 13

Conclusion
In order to receive the Gifts, we need to allow the Fruit of the Spirit to control our lives.
The Holy Spirit is the essence of our ministry, as it enables us to exercise it with power.

Assignment
The students ought to recall the gifts he has seen in his own life, as well as the one he
hasnt and why.

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Lesson 5

THE HOLY SPIRIT - 3

ACTIVATING AND RELEASING THE
GIFTS OF THE SPIRIT
1. Objective
The student should understand their specific gifting and grace given to them by the
Holy Spirit and being to flow and grow in those gifts.

2. Goals
The student should be able to:

Know that the gifts of the Holy Spirit have been given to all believers.
Be able to take steps to identify the specific gifting which the Holy Spirit has
given you.
Begin to take steps of activating and releasing the gifts of the Holy Spirit in your
life.

3. Biblical Foundation -1 Peter 4:10

As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

4. The gifts of the Spirit have been given to all.

The manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one for the profit of all (1 Cor. 12:7).
A . God has deposited into each believer the potential for His gifts to be discerned
and released.
B. His gifts have been given to profit and build up the church and the world.
C . You can begin discerning His gifts by identifying your motivation and desires
since you have been a Christian.
Do you feel compassion for the sick and desire to see them heal? This indicates a potential for the gifts of healing.
Do you sense an intuition and knowing regarding people and events? The
Holy Spirit could be speaking to you through the word of knowledge and
wisdom.

5. Growing and exercising the gifts of the Holy Spirit - Hebrews 5:14
Solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have
their senses exercised to discern both good and evil (Hebrews 5: 14).
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As a believer, the Holy Spirit wants to fill your life, and begin to teach you how to
exercise your spiritual senses so that you can discern and release His gifts.

A . Learn to listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit - John 16:13.

B. Share with your leader what you are sensing, hearing and feeling, so as to confirm your gifts - 1 Cor. 14:29.
C . Begin sharing your gift in cell groups and as you help with Encounters.
D . Continue to allow your leader to teach and confirm the demonstration of the
Holy Spirit in your life.
E. Be led of the Holy Spirit in all that you do - Romans 8: 14.
F. Let everything be done in proper due order. (No parking lot prophets) 1 Cor.
14:40

Stay accountable - Hebrews 13: 17

Stay teachable - James 4:6
Stir up and fan into flame the gifts of God - 2 Tim. 1:6.

Conclusion
God wants to use your life to the end that He fills you with His Spirit and gifts for His
glory and the building up of the Kingdom.

Assignment
Write down what you believe your gifts are and what God has done to bring forth those
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COUNSELING -1
DEFINITION OF BIBLICAL COUNSELING
1. Objective
The student should understand the definition and the importance of Counseling
within the work of the ministry.

2. Goals
The student should be able to:
Explain the definition of Counseling.
Explain the importance of Counseling.
Explain a biblical example of Counseling.

3. Definition of Biblical Counseling

A . The word that is used in the New Testament for Counseling is NOUTHESIA,
which implies to give officially recorded directions. In the Old Testament it
means, to give advice or directions.
B. In order to Counsel biblically, the Counselor has to know the Scriptures in depth,
and develop the ability to identify the problems, and know the appropriate techniques for the desired solutions.
C . The end or purpose of Counseling is to achieve a change of behavior, emotions
and character, by means of changes in values and attitudes with a biblical foundation.
D . Counseling is basic to the pastoral care of disciples. By this means the leader will
get to know them properly, and will be able to afford them help and minister in
every area of their lives.

4. The importance of Biblical Counseling

A . Necessary for pastoral care.
B. Useful for detecting problems and ministering.
C . In order to form the character of Christ.
D . To afford backing, support and fellowship to the believers.
E. To improve the process of restoration.
F. To correct doctrinal errors.

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5. Examples of Biblical Counseling

A . Jesus with Nicodemus - John 3:1-15

B. Jesus with the woman of Samaria (John 4)

Conclusion
Counseling is a biblical practice that is very important for the exercise of leadership.

Assignment
The students must choose one of the biblical examples of Counseling, analyze it and be
able to explain the importance of Counseling in that specific passage.

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COUNSELING - 2
THE COUNSELOR & THE HOLY SPIRIT
1. Objective
The student should understand the people that are involved in the process of Counseling, and the relationship between them.

2. Goals
The student should be able to:
Explain the role that the Holy Spirit plays in the Process of Counseling.
Explain the role that the Counselor plays in the Process of Counseling.
Explain the role that the one being counseled plays in the Process of Counseling.

3. The Holy Spirits ministry of counseling

The translation of the Holy Spirit as Comforter comes from the word Parakletos,
which is synonymous with Counselor, Helper or Intercessor. To not include Him
in Counseling, and to not depend on Him, is an act of self-sufficiency. We must
remember the work of the Holy Spirit, and relate it to Counseling:
A . He teaches us and reminds us of all things - John 14:26
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name. He will teach
you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you.
B. He guides us into the truth.- John 13:16
However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come , He will guide you into all truth; for
He will not speak on his own authority, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He
will tell you things to come.
C . He convicts us of sin - John 15:7-8
Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper
will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. And when He has come, He will convict the
world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment.
D . He teaches us what we ought to say - Luke 12:12
For the Holy Spirit will teach you in that very hour what you ought to say.
E. We speak with the Gifts of the Spirit - 1 Cor. 2:13.
These things we also speak, not in words which mans wisdom teaches but which the
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F. The anointing teaches us - 1 John 2:27

But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not
need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things,
and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.

Counseling is a work that requires preparation and wisdom; the cell leader must be
prepared to carry out this work, and be in contact with his own leaders, so as to be
supervised in this area.

4. Requirements for the Counselor

A. Extensive and deep knowledge of the Bible - Col. 3:16.
Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing
one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your
hearts to the Lord.
The Counselor must be convinced that the Bible is true, and ground himself on it,
in order to motivate and impart faith in others. This aspect is very important,
because it allows us to know the will of God for each case, and not go astray
doctrinally.

B. Filled with and led by the Holy Spirit - Isaiah 11:2.

The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the Spirit of counsel and might, Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.

C. Divine Wisdom Pro. 2:6-7

This comes from God, and it helps us to apply knowledge in the most suitable
way to resolve conflicts and find solutions.

The Lord is the one who imparts wisdom

For the Lord gives wisdom. From His mouth come knowledge and understanding,
He stores up sound wisdom for the upright, He is a shield to those who walk uprightly (Prov. 2:6-7)
For I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able
to contradict or resist (Luke 21:15)

We need to ask for wisdom - James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, let hi ask God, who gives to all liberty and without
reproach, and will be given to him.

Wisdom is a Gift of God - 1 Cor. 12:8

for to one is given the word to wisdom through the Spirit, to another the word of
knowledge through the same Spirit.

Wisdom increases with experience - Job, 3:7

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D. Good will towards others.

Having LOVE as a fundamental basis for our relationship with the brothers and
sisters in the church, since this leads us to want to serve them in an unselfish
way, seeking their benefit and showing an active interest in providing help for
them.

The Lord makes that love increase - 1 Thes. 3:12 -And may the Lord make
you increase and abound in love to one another and to all, just as we do to you.

It must be unfeigned - Romans 12:9 - Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor

what is evil. Cling to what is good.

Love for ones neighbor - Matt. 22:39 - And the second is like it: You shall
love you neighbor as yourself.

E. Characteristics of the Counselor.

Emotionally healthy - Matt. 15:14 - Let them alone. They are blind leaders of the
blind. And if the blind leads the blind, both will fall into a ditch.
Knowledge of human nature.
Readiness to hear.
Intellectual preparation. Read books on the subject.
Availability and commitment to the one counseled.
Discernment to find in the Bible the solution to problems.
Dedication to prayer in seeking divine guidance.
Believing that the one counseled can change.

5. The one counseled

We must recognize each persons individuality. Each one has a different context and
a special way of viewing and accepting life. The cultural, spiritual, social, economic
and educational background of each individual is different, and therefore it is necessary to know him or her in order to offer effective help.
It is necessary to believe that the ones counseled can change, and that they need to be
listened to and motivated to that end.

What do the ones counseled expect?

A . That you should understand their problems even better than they do themselves,
and that someone should get to the root of those problems
B. That you should give them help in time of crisis.
C . That you should help them change undesirable behavior, and that you should
show them what is appropriate.
D . Growth and maturity.

Conclusion
It is important to bear in mind that Counseling is a dynamic process; it is necessary to be
sensitive to the role played by each person involved in it.
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COUNSELING - 3
PRINCIPLES OF EFFECTIVE COUNSELING
1. Objective
The student should understand the important aspects to bear in mind in Counseling.

2. Goals
The student should be able to:

Explain the suggestions to carry out Counseling.

Explain the recommendations given for the process of Counseling.

3. Understanding the counseling process.

Suggestions for undertaking counseling.
There are some cases that will require a single session, and others several programmed
sessions, depending on the type of problem that is faced.
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Listen attentively to the problem.
Ask questions about everything that may influence the problem in any area.
Suggest solutions that are capable of evaluation for every area. Have goals defined for what you wish to achieve.
Back up every solution with a biblical foundation.
Evaluate progress ( if the case requires several sessions).
Set appropriate assignments that reinforce the goals.
Bible studies
Write letters.
Exercises that involves action.
As far as possible, involve the people that have a link with the problem.
Involve the leader too, and motivate him to form part of the solution.
Be prepared to minister, according to the particular case.
Have a bibliography to recommend to the one counseled, as part of the process.

4. Counseling can be summarized by:

A . What is/are the specific problem/problems? The specific problem must be thoroughly understood in depth and detail.

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B. What biblical principles apply in this case? What does the Bible say about the
matter? In some cases it is good for the ones counseled to be the ones who search
in the Bible and explain what they understand from it.

C . How does one apply biblical principles to solve the case?

D . Listen with great attention to the ones counseled in what they say, and how they
say it, as generally they will emphasize something which produces a lot of disturbance, even without them noticing it.
However, there are cases where the ones counseled will not recognize the problem and a Word of Knowledge or Wisdom will be needed to discern it. Frustrations, hidden feelings, fixations and excuses will also be noticed, and which produce habits and generate problems.
E. The counselor must reproduce or sum up in his own words what he has understood of what the one counseled says; this serves to verify whether the communication is correct, and to avoid misunderstandings or ambiguities.
F. The counselor must not forget that communication is not only verbal, but it is
also being established by looks, gestures, the bodys posture and the tone of voice.
G. Show respect, acceptance and trust for the ones counseled, so that they may feel
at liberty to express their thoughts and feelings. A counselor should put to one
side any kind of prejudice.
H . It is important to identify the feelings that they have with regard to the matter
and the people involved, and confront them with what God teaches in His Word.

5. Frequently occurring problems

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.

Personal Conflicts
Inter-personal Relationships
Memories of the Past
Financial Problems
Spiritual and Doctrinal Problems
Sin
Relationship with God
Family (Matrimonial) Problems

Conclusions
It is necessary to be sensitive and gain wisdom in order for the Counseling to be carried
out adequately.

Assignment
It is probable your students have already had to give Counseling; the assignment consists of them explaining a case that they have had, and the way they dealt with it according to what has been taught in the lesson.
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Lesson 9

COUNSELING - 4
GODS WORD IN COUNSELING
1. Objective
The student should acquire the ability to utilize appropriate Bible texts for specific
problems.

2. Goals

Know Bible quotations for specific problems.

Be able to relate specific problems to appropriate Bible quotations.

3. Biblical answers for counseling needs

The students must look for Bible texts that show Gods viewpoint and after solutions
to the situations given below.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.

Arguments
Wrong attitude
Depression
Immorality
Fear
Loss of joy
Resentment
Frustration
Inferiority
Sex

B
O
O
K

Pro. 15:1-9; Pro. 26:16-28; Phil. 2:12-18; Titus 3:1-11

Philippians 2:5-11; Philippians 4:4-9
1 Kings 19:1-9; Psalm 42
Romans 2:1-16; Romans 12:1-8
Joshua 1; Psalm 27:1; 56:11; 91:1-8; John 1:1-27; Pro. 29:25
Matt. 5:1-12; 1 Tim. 6:3-10
Psalm 121
Eph 6:1-18
Psalm 63:3; 86:13,139:13-16; 1 Cor. 1:26-29; 1 Peter 2:9-10
Pro. 5: 15-21; 1 Cor. 7: 1-11; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Conclusion
It is important for the leadership to provide solution to the problems of the disciples
according to biblical principles.

Assignment
To study each of the text, and to look for other problems that you consider important.
Prepare yourself for the workshop on the next lesson.
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Lesson 10

COUNSELING - 5
APPLICATIONS OF BIBLICAL
COUNSELING

1. Objective
The student should develop the ability to find possible solutions to a given case.

2. Goals

Lay down solutions to a specific case, according to the recommendations explained and the biblical handling practiced.

Relate the contents of the previous lessons with a given case.

3. The Application of Biblical Counseling

The teacher ought to look for cases that merit Counseling, and write them up to be
able to hand them to the working groups that he will divide the class into.
Once the cases are assigned, the students:
A . Will look For Bible quotations
B. Will formulate questions that will serve to obtain important information.
C . Will propose possible solutions.
D . Will set out assignments and ministry.
In this lesson it is important to bear in mind everything taught in the seminar and the
work that you do in the design of the cases; consult books, speak to people who have
greater experience in this field.
Hand over the cases in writing, and pass by each working group to guide the activity.

4. Possible Counseling Cases

A . Someone is held back in their Christian walk, because they get a lot of pressure at
home.
B. Someone who does not understand why they must leave their friends from the
world.
C . I do not feel good in any group.
D . I still do not feel Gods forgiveness completely.
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