Helping Christians gain the healing and freedom that Jesus offers those who pursue Him.

The Gospel of Wholeness Ministry is a lay counseling ministry that offers pastoral care for those who are experiencing difficulties in their life.

It is designed for those who are already involved in the first level of pastoral care, the home group, but have deeper problems that need to be addressed in a one-on-one setting.

What is the Gospel of Wholeness?
The Gospel of Wholeness is not a new gospel, but rather is part of the Good News that comes after Salvation, that is Sanctification.  After we are saved and forgiven through the death of Jesus, we are called through his resurrection to be “transformed to his likeness” (II Cor. 3:18).  To do this requires us to “continue to work out our salvation with fear and trembling” (Phil. 2:12).


What approach is Used?
The goal of the GoW Ministry is to help Christians who are experiencing problems and pain in their lives to “work out their salvation.”  The approach is one-to-one peer counseling, where Christians who have been trained in the GoW approach “come alongside.”  This results in lives being changed through the power of Jesus and the Holy Spirit.  The initial problems that brought people to ask for help are addressed and can then be resolved.


How Does it Work?
Someone pursuing wholeness meets weekly usually for two to four months with a peer counselor.  Peer counselors are trained to help Christians address their problems and pain by teaching the application of eight key elements of discipleship to their lives.  These elements include forgiving and releasing others who have sinned against them and confessing and repenting of their own sins.


Who is the GoW Ministry For?
GoW peer counseling is for people who are struggling with emotional problems that are too big for them to address alone or in their home group setting.  Peer counseling is designed for individual discipleship and sanctification.  In its focus on the individual, it does not include marriage counseling.  Peer counseling does not replace professional counseling when that is needed, and does not address problems of psychotic behavior or active substance abuse.  Appropriate referrals can be made if such help is seen as needed.