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New Strength Counseling Service

Conducted by

 

Rev. Richard D. Smith, M. Div., SPCC

Supervising Professional Clinical Counselor

 

All seminars are rooted in solid Biblical teaching and

bring a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit upon the participants.

 

 

Discover God's Plan For Your Unique Ministry ( 8 hours of instruction - $ 380 )

 

This seminar integrates personality and spiritual gifts inventories to assess a person's gifts, talents, and abilities. The focus is upon helping a person discover one’s area (s) of service where they will be the most effective and experience the greatest degree of satisfaction and fulfillment in ministry. Participants will learn how God equips believers with both supernatural gifts and natural talents and abilities to use in His service.  (Workbooks are $10 ea.)

 

Bearing the Fruit Of The Spirit ( 6 hours of instruction - $320 )

 

This seminar focuses on the developmental aspect of the Christian life.  Emphasis is placed on how the Holy Spirit develops the character of Christ in the believer through various life experiences. Participants will learn how to recognize the Divine in various situations and cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit in their spiritual formation. (Workbooks are $10 ea.)

 

Raising Functional Families In A Dysfunctional World ( 6 hours of instruction - $320 )

 

This seminar meets a variety of family relational needs. The focus is upon strengthening family relationships using sound Biblical principles and equipping individuals with time proven skills from the behavioral sciences.  Emphasis is placed upon discovering the value system used to establish an individual's identity, the family's identity, member roles, and priorities for managing the time demands that burden today’s families. Participants will learn how to establish healthy relational boundaries, effective listening and responding skills, and family member roles within a complex and modern culture. (Workbooks are $10 ea.) Couples can share the same workbook.

 

Communication Styles And Dealing With Conflict ( 4 hours of instruction - $240 )

 

This seminar focuses on the thought processes and core belief systems that affect a person's emotional reaction to various communication styles.  The emphasis is on recognition of one's own and others’ communication styles and the process of one’s interactions with others.  Participants will learn how to develop effective listening and responding skills to affect the process of interaction and improve interpersonal relationships in every area of life. (Workbooks are $10 ea.)

 

Renewing The Mind: A Healing Of The Mind Model ( 6 hours of instruction - $320 )

 

This seminar helps new and mature believers recognize the impact that sin has upon the mind.  Participants learn that the new birth does not automatically remove mental habits that affect every area of the Christian’s life. Emphasis is placed upon recognizing how the Holy Spirit renews the mind and how to discern the voice of the Lord, the natural mind, and the influence of the demonic in the world today. Believers will discover how to make choices that lead to personal health and wholeness. (Workbooks are $10 ea.)

 

Evangelism Made Easy For Any Christian ( 4 hours of instruction - $160 )

 

This seminar offers three models for introducing another person to Christ.  The emphasis is on leading people to Jesus Christ by building relationships between believers and the unchurched.  Participants will learn the difference between being a witness for Christ, doing the work of an evangelist, and the ministry of a full time evangelist.  These are approaches that every believer can learn and use to lead others to Christ. (Workbooks are $5 ea.)

 

A Devotional Style That Is Compatible With Your Personality ( 4 hours of instruction - $160 )

 

This seminar utilizes the Myers-Briggs temperament indicator and other assessment tools to help a person design a devotional style that is compatible with one’s personality.  Emphasis is placed on the individual’s preference for inspiration and discovery.  The focus is upon helping believers design a devotional style that will result in greater enjoyment, consistency, and spiritual growth. (Workbooks are $5 ea.)

 

Learn How To Pray Effectively ( 4 hours of instruction - $160 )

 

This seminar addresses the issues of Divine providence and personal freedom.  The focus is on discerning the will of God in human affairs and how the sovereignty of God and individual responsibility work together to bring about change in individuals, families, communities and nations. Participants will learn how to pray the prayer of faith (praying with assurance and confidence) without doubting and wavering. (Workbooks are $5 ea.)

 

Loving Yourself Without Being Selfish ( 4 hours of instruction - $160 )

 

This seminar offers solid Biblical principles and teachings to help believers love themselves without feeling guilty or being selfish.  Emphasis is placed on specific perceptions and attitudes that affect one’s self-image, self-esteem, and self-worth.  Participants will learn how to celebrate and appreciate what God did in creating them and to distinguish the difference between the concepts of pride, humility, self-denial, selfishness and self-love.

(Workbooks are $5 ea.)

 

Solving Ethical And Moral Dilemmas ( 4 hours of instruction - $160 )

 

This seminar will help participants gain an understanding and heightened awareness of the impact that a person’s value system has upon one’s decision-making process when making ethical and moral choices.  The focus is upon the inner conflict that occurs when equally valid Biblical standards and principles are applied to one situation or course of action.  Emphasis is placed upon the steps a person can utilize to clarify the issues involved and avoid a simplistic solution to resolve a complex problem. (Workbooks are $5 ea.)

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New Strength Counseling Service, The NCE® Review, and The NCMHCE® Review are not affiliated with the state of Ohio CSWMFT board, NBCC, or any other organization or regulatory agency.