Journal of Biblical Counseling
Vol. 32 | No. 03Slow GrowthFree Editorial Article
Five decades ago, biblical counseling sprouted from the formative idea that God has much to do with human troubles and struggles, so he has many things to say. Over that time, this formative notion—this seedling—has slowly grown, blossomed, and borne fruit. In this editorial, David Powlison points out a number of significant growth points that emerged from the interactions between Jay Adams and John Bettler, the two men who planted that seedling fifty years ago.
JBC Vol. 32 · No. 3 Articles
Interview from the Archive—25 Years of Biblical Counseling: An Interview with Jay Adams and John Bettler
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we have reprinted this interview from 25 years ago with two of CCEF’s founders: Jay Adams and John Bettler. Our fifty years of growth has been significantly shaped by the dialogue between these two men. This interview will give you a feel for their personalities, their relationship, and the […]
Book Review—Diehard Sins: How to Fight Wisely Against Destructive Daily Habits by Rush Witt
This book is about the kind of fight we are in with sin. It specifically addresses how “little” sins such as gossip and laziness infiltrate our souls and are often the hardest to shake. And, most importantly, it’s about the hands-on mercies of Jesus and how he helps us run the race with joy and […]
“Take a Deep Breath”—How Counseling Ministry Addresses the Body
Is it acceptable for biblical counselors to teach breathing techniques to help people calm down when they experience stress? In this article, Stryd explores the place that such techniques can have in a Christian’s care and ministry. Using a case study, he shows how a counselor might incorporate a breathing exercise into the larger counseling […]
Helping Your Anxious Child
Lowe is committed to helping children and their parents by making biblical principles accessible and relevant to a child’s heart. In this piece she identifies a key problem. We tend to placate and reassure our kids when they are anxious, but this has a limited effect. Her goal is for parents to teach their kids […]
Treasuring Others
In many passages, Jesus commands us to lay up treasure in heaven. What exactly did he mean by this instruction? How does it impact how we live and how we view the people we counsel? Groves answers this and other provocative questions in this important essay. See how taking this command to heart can breathe […]
Helping a Spouse Who Moves Against during Marital Conflict
This is the second in a series of articles on how to counsel couples who are experiencing toxic conflict. In this article, the authors lay out how to think biblically when one spouse is antagonistic in times of disagreement. Working through a case study, they demonstrate practical ways to help a couple identify and take […]
Slow Growth
Five decades ago, biblical counseling sprouted from the formative idea that God has much to do with human troubles and struggles, so he has many things to say. Over that time, this formative notion—this seedling—has slowly grown, blossomed, and borne fruit. In this editorial, David Powlison points out a number of significant growth points that […]
JBC Volume 32:3 Digital Version
Purchase the digital edition of the Journal of Biblical Counseling volume 32:3. The mission of the Journal of Biblical Counseling (JBC) is to develop clear thinking and effective practice in biblical counseling. We seek to do this through publishing articles that faithfully bring the God of truth, mercy and power to the issues that face […]
JBC Volume 32:3 Print Version
Purchase the print edition of the Journal of Biblical Counseling volume 32:3. The mission of the Journal of Biblical Counseling (JBC) is to develop clear thinking and effective practice in biblical counseling. We seek to do this through publishing articles that faithfully bring the God of truth, mercy and power to the issues that face […]
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Senior Editor: David Powlison
Managing Editor: Kimberly Monroe
Assistant Editor: Lauren Whitman
Proofreader: Bruce E. Eaton
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For 40 years, the Journal of Biblical Counseling of CCEF has provided a forum for biblical counseling’s development and application. The mission of the JBC is to develop clear thinking and effective practice in biblical counseling. We seek to do this through publishing articles that faithfully bring the God of truth, mercy and power to the issues that face pastoral ministries of counseling and discipleship.
Senior Editor David Powlison writes, “CCEF works and prays to restore Christ to counseling—and to restore counseling to the church. The Journal of Biblical Counseling serves this mission as a publishing ministry of CCEF. We believe that true, life-explaining insight into people necessarily involves thinking Christianly. Loving, lasting help necessarily involves practicing ‘counseling’ as one aspect of consciously Christian ministry. The deeper you gaze into what actually goes wrong with people—the weight of our sins and sorrows—the more clearly you see that Jesus Christ is essential to making it right.”
The journal includes articles and reviews from CCEF faculty like David Powlison, Ed Welch, Michael Emlet, Winston Smith, Julie Lowe, and more. It also includes other authors in the field including Paul Tripp, Jay Adams, John Piper, Tim Keller, and more.
The Journal of Biblical Counseling (JBC) is currently published three times per year, available in both print and digital subscriptions. The JBC was published as a print journal from 1993-2007 (Issues: 11:2–25:3). From 1977-1992, it was published as The Journal of Pastoral Practice (Issues: 1:1–11:1).