The Implementation of a Lay Counseling Program at Oak Park Baptist Church, Jeffersonville, Indiana

Abstract

This project involves evaluating an individual’s competency and confidence in using the Scriptures, developing a curriculum to help foster more confidence in using the Scriptures, and exposing the person to the authority and sufficiency of the Scriptures regarding several everyday occurrences that take place in the lives of people in the church.

The Scriptures place upon every Christian the expectation to come alongside other Christians and help them mature in Jesus (Matt 28:18-20; Col 1:28). Thus, this project seeks to educate, equip, and instill confidence in an individual regarding the power and authority of God’s Word in actually helping bring about real and lasting change to people’s problems.