2 Cor. 5:17

Spiritual direction is for anyone yearning for God. Sometimes this desire appears as a sense of longing for something greater or a sense of discontent with the status quo. For others this pining is more focused, rising from a clear understanding that a sense of God’s presence is missing from particular parts of life. (Source: https://renovare.org/articles/what-is-spiritual-direction)

Counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and client. Professional counselors help clients to:
A) Identify goals and potential solutions to problems which cause emotional turmoil
B) Seek to improve communication
C) Strengthen self-esteem
D) Promote heart change and optimal mental health.

I use the Prepare-Enrich Assessment to guide our conversations. You can learn more about the assessment tool here: https://www.prepare-enrich.com/the-assessment/premarital/

Bethel was born in Manila and was raised in Laoag City, Philippines. She earned a BA in Social Sciences (2014) from the University of the Philippines-Baguio, an MA in Biblical Counseling (2018), and a Doctorate in Education (2021) from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Bethel’s research interests are in Epistemology, Discipleship & Human Development, Christian education, Cross-cultural Education, and Biblical Counseling.
Bethel also works with Dr. Eric Johnson as the coordinator of Christian Psychology Institute.
Growing up as a pastor’s kid exposed Bethel to the challenges of full-time ministry. She partners with Practical Shepherding through providing counseling to pastor’s wives.