Men Counseling Men

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Under the guidance of John MacArthur, the biblical counseling program at The Master's College has received international acclaim, with instructors who are recognized for their exceptional ability to apply God's truth to real-life problems.Men Counseling Men is an exciting new resource on how to counsel men about the difficulties they face. Written by the school's faculty members, it is an accessible, practical volume that will equip both trained professionals and lay people to provide solidly biblical help for men who are struggling with a variety of major life issues.Readers will learn how they can offer hope and encouragement in relation todepressionparentingangerconflict resolutionphysical afflictionsexual puritymarital relationshipsrebuilding a marriage after adulteryGod's Word possesses incredible power. This book will help men experience that power as they turn to the Lord for help.

Informations

• Publié par: Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
• Date de parution: 01 mars 2013
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780736949279
• Langue: English

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Endorsements
The church today needs men-men who are spiritually mature, who know God s Word and can translate truth into life, who love and live like Jesus. Men Counseling Men is a work that can help transform your men and your church. Dr. John Street has served Christ well with this collection of essays. What a delight to read the words of men who believe that a sufficient Christ, revealed in His sufficient Word, can thoroughly equip men for every good work. May God use it for His glory and the strengthening of His church.
Tim Pasma, Pastor, LaRue Baptist Church, Fellow in the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors

Men Counseling Men is an important book. We live in a Christian culture in great need of godly men to shepherd one another and their families. This book is a rich resource to help meet this need. I am happy to commend it.
Dr. Heath Lambert , Professor and Department Coordinator for Biblical Counseling, Boyce College

A monumental achievement! Men Counseling Men is a biblical, Christ-centered resource that will further equip men to engage in authentic discipleship ministries within the context of the local church and for the purpose of helping other men grow in God s transforming grace. John Street has pulled together the collective wisdom of highly qualified men throughout this book, which should be valued by all who want to develop dynamic men s ministries for the glory of God.
Rick Wilson , Pastor of Grace Covenant Church, Beavercreek, Ohio and Director of Titus School for Leadership Development

Men in today s church face two significant challenges: finding the courage and wisdom needed to shepherd men through the issues of temptation and struggle pervasive in our society, and the total lack of sound biblical resources that equip them to address these issues from a biblical perspective. Men Counseling Men offers sure counsel from those who have been refined by the realities of pastoral ministry and will enable men to move toward their spiritual brothers with confidence. The topics covered in this book will help godly fathers, brothers, and husbands encourage and exhort the men in their lives with both truth and love.
Dr. Mark Tatlock , Executive Vice President and Provost, The Master s College

Men Counseling Men is a good book that has, as its practical working methodology, the need to disciple men with the deepest roots within the richest soil of all: Holy Scripture. I rejoice that each of the authors of this volume believe in the total sufficiency of the Bible for the vital ministry of showing men their sins and the only lasting solutions for them. May this helpful manual equip many for the goal of seeing our Savior, Jesus Christ, as the one true image to which Christians must conform their lives.
Lance Quinn , Pastor of Grace Advance, Grace Community Church, Sun Valley, California

I commend Dr. John Street for assembling such a championship team of writers to produce this superb volume for men (Proverbs 27:17). The authors major on the certainty of powerful, biblical truth rather than manipulative, psychological technique. The book s content proves to be both preventative and corrective, as well as personal and practical. A must read label should be stamped on every cover.
Dr. Richard Mayhue , Executive VP and Dean of The Master s Seminary

John Street and his team have made a significant contribution to men who want to help one another grow in Christ. Reading this book is like going out for a steak dinner with your best buddies. Forget the frills and doilies-this is a meal for real men who intend to get to a more authentic place in their relationship with the Lord, together. Feasting on the Word with your friends-there are few things better than that. Bring a hearty appetite steak sauce optional.
Steve Viars , Senior Pastor, Faith Church, Lafayette, Indiana

I have great memories of teaching biblical counseling at The Master s College and supervising a few of these men with their writing projects. I thought at the time, These topics are so well done that they ought to be published to help others with their various struggles in the faith . In God s providence (and thank you, John) it has happened, and I m delighted to recommend this book with its wide scope of practical topics to churchmen everywhere.
Dr. Stuart W. Scott , Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
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MEN COUNSELING MEN
Copyright 2013 by John D. Street Jr.
Published by Harvest House Publishers
Eugene, Oregon 97402
www.harvesthousepublishers.com
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Men counseling men/John D. Street, Jr., general editor.
p.cm.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN 978-0-7369-4926-2 (pbk.)
ISBN 978-0-7369-4927-9 (eBook)
1. Church work with men. 2. Men-Pastoral counseling of. 3. Pastoral counseling. I. Street, John D., 1952-
BV4440.M46 2013
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To the thousands of biblical counseling students, both undergraduate and graduate, who have studied at The Master s College and Seminary, and to their counselees-may this book be a blessing! To Jesus Christ belongs all the glory and honor, both now and forever. Amen!
Acknowledgments
I wish to personally thank each of the men who have so faithfully contributed to this labor of love. Twenty-two men, in hopes that the body of Christ will be enriched and blessed, have put hundreds of hours into the writing of this volume. It is our desire to see this book equip men who are earnest in using the Bible to effectively counsel other men who are struggling with serious issues of the soul.
My appreciation goes to Nathan Busenitz, who helped me to kick-start this book, and to my son, Jay Street, who assisted in the editing process. Also to all the faculty and staff in the Biblical Counseling office of The Master s College-both present and in the past. Your investment in the lives of men and women around the world has helped to bring about biblical change in many lives to the glory of God. In addition, it has been a joy to work with Steve Miller at Harvest House Publishers. He has been both gracious and extremely helpful throughout the writing process.
Special thanks goes to my precious wife, Janie Lynn Street, who has spent countless hours editing and formatting this work into a presentable form. Without her, this book would not have made it. Thank you, Sweetie!
Contents
Endorsements
Acknowledgments
Foreword: John MacArthur
Preface: John D. Street
Part 1: A Man and the Word
1. Understanding Biblical Counseling- Joshua Clutterham
2. Counseling Men with the Bible- John D. Street
3. Hope for Men in Despair- Nathan Busenitz
4. Man and the Meaning of Life- Andrew D. Rogers
5. Developing Discernment as a Counselor of Men- Chris Kropf
Part 2: A Man and His Emotions
6. Men and Depression- Robert B. Somerville
7. When a Man Gets Angry- Wayne Erick Johnston
8. Handling Emotional Extremes- Mark C. Chin, MD
9. Living with Severe Physical Affliction- Jeff Lair
10. Contentment for Men- Dwight D. Ham
Part 3: A Man and His Relationships
11. How to Develop Biblical Relationships- S. Andrew Jin
12. The Husband s Role in Leaving and Cleaving- Charles Mudd
13. Parenting Young Children as a Father- Melvin Dirkse
14. Parenting Adult Children as a Father- Jim Newheiser
15. Godly Grandfathers- David Aycock
16. Helping Men Resolve Conflict- Ernie Baker
Part 4: A Man and Specific Problems
17. Manhandling Idolatrous Lust- Nicolas Ellen
18. Struggling with Homosexuality- Daniel Kirk
19. Fathers and Teenage Homosexuality- Ben Marshall
20. When Marriage Problems Become Legal Problems- Ed Wilde
21. Rebuilding a Marriage After Adultery- Wayne Mack
22. Using Psychotropic Drugs- Geoffrey V. Drew, MD
Appendices
Appendix One: The Gospel for Men
Appendix Two: Quick Reference Guide for Men s Problems
Appendix Three: Biblical Counseling Organizations and Resources
Appendix Four: The One Another Commands
Appendix Five: About the Contributors
Notes
The Master s College: Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling
Foreword
T he important book you now hold in your hands is written with the strategic intent of being simple and straightforward. The various contributors to this volume have sought to br