Counseling Ministry

Lay Counselors have received training through the lay counseling training program and are supervised by Sue Eikenberry, Director of Women's Ministry, Counseling and Body Life.  The Counseling Ministry also includes support groups and Celebrate Recovery.

Lay Counseling

At some point in our lives all of us need to talk with someone who can help us sort out the puzzle pieces of life.  It may be a "big issue" like a marital struggle, a life threatening illness, or the loss of a loved one.  It may be a "small issue" like a frustration with children, spouse, or stress.  It may even be a spiritual struggle-but all of us need to talk to someone we can trust.  This ministry is not just for those in advanced states of crisis, but also for those that will allow this ministry to help deal with little issues before they have a chance to become big ones. All appointments take place in the church offices and all scheduling is done through the counseling office, 951-2645.

Lay Counseling Celebrates 16 years at QLBC!

It’s hard to believe, but the first lay counseling team was commissioned on Sept. 17, 1995!  Since that day over 1500 appointments have been scheduled and over 2200 people have walked through the counseling doors.  All praise and glory belong to God.  He equips, He heals, He provides, He reconciles, He forgives. He loves, He accepts, He mends, He cares.  And He does that through dedicated lay counselors.  If you know one, won’t you encourage them . . .  for they walk alongside and bear the burdens of others. Rejoice with us for all that God has done and continues to do.

Lay Counseling Training

We offer this training each year for men and women of all ages, small group leaders, Sunday School teachers, spiritual mentors & disciplers.  The next training will be spring of 2012.

• Has anyone ever told you what a great listener you are?
• Have you ever been told you are such an encourager?
• Do you get a sense of fulfillment out of walking alongside someone when they are going through tough times?
• Would you like to improve your listening skills?

If you answered yes to the above questions, we hope you will consider joining us for this training.