Ready to Restore, New Edition: An Introductory Guide to Biblical Counseling - Softcover

Jay E. Adams

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1629959367 ISBN 13: 9781629959368

Publisher: P & R Publishing Co (Presbyterian & Reformed), 2021

Synopsis

Jay E. Adams was a pioneer in the field of biblical counseling and the founder of nouthetic counseling--counseling guided by Scripture alone. In Ready to Restore, all of Adam's expertise is bundled into an accessible, introductory volume that will teach even the most inexperienced readers the fundamentals required to counsel peers in need. With simple, thorough instructions, Adams walks readers through the process of counseling another person--from gathering a his or her information to conducting a biblical analysis of his or her troubles. This comprehensive overview avoids technical language in favor of clear, explanatory writing. It is packed with practical tips and helpful examples and expounds on many common issues a new counselor may face, making it a useful resource for study groups, Bible colleges, church ministries, and individuals. This redesigned edition includes updated resources for the reader.

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About the Author

Jay E. Adams (1929-2020), a pioneer in biblical counseling, served as a pastor, church planter, denominational executive, seminary professor, author, and lecturer. He taught homiletics at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia and was the director of advanced studies at Westminster Seminary in California. He was the founder of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF), the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (formerly NANC), and the Institute for Nouthetic Studies (INS). Adams was the author of over one hundred books, including the best-selling Competent to Counsel, a book that launched the modern biblical counseling movement. He was a recipient of The Order of the Palmetto, the highest civilian honor awarded by the State of South Carolina.

Edition details

• Publisher: P & R Publishing Co (Presbyterian & Reformed)
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1629959367
• ISBN 13: 9781629959368
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160