{"product_id":"9781527114319-directive-biblical-counseling-jonathan-moorhead","title":"Directive Biblical Counseling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFORTHCOMING TITLE, ETA NOVEMBER 2026 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence, Clarity, and Biblical Direction for Life’s Hardest Conversations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDirective Biblical Counseling\u003c\/em\u003e equips everyday Christians to counsel themselves—and others—with confidence, structure, and biblical faithfulness. Rather than offering vague encouragement or overwhelming theory, Jonathan Moorhead presents a clear, six-session framework grounded in timeless theological priorities. This book removes the intimidation factor from counseling by showing you \u003cem\u003ewhat\u003c\/em\u003e to address, \u003cem\u003ewhen\u003c\/em\u003e to address it, and \u003cem\u003ewhy it matters\u003c\/em\u003e—no advanced degree required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for pastors, lay leaders, parents, and believers who want to help hurting people wisely, this practical guide demonstrates how the same core biblical truths apply to a wide range of struggles, from marriage conflict and addiction to fear, anger, and prolonged sadness. Each session focuses on one central theme, reinforced through Scripture, real-life case studies, sample counseling dialogues, and actionable homework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou won’t just learn how to solve a single problem—you’ll gain a transferable Christian worldview that promotes lasting change and spiritual maturity. Rooted in the sufficiency of Scripture and the power of the gospel, \u003cem\u003eDirective Biblical Counseling\u003c\/em\u003e will show you how the Bible is applicable in any situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this book, you’ll discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA simple six-step counseling structure anyone can follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore theological themes that drive real heart change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical tools, forms, and homework for immediate use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies covering common, complex counseling issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA model that strengthens both discipleship and the local church\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e416 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e... a very helpful biblical, theological, and practical resource for counseling believers well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnne Dryburgh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eAuthor and counselor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e... a clarion call to recover the conviction that soul care belongs to the local church, done by ordinary Christians armed with Scripture, prayer, and Spirit-wrought compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Tautges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eSenior Pastor, Cornerstone Community Church, Cleveland, Ohio and Author of ‘Comfort the Grieving’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eWalking through six major themes that occur in numerous counseling cases, Moorhead systematically provides the practical tools that help one shepherd the saints into the truth that transforms lives. I commend this resource to all who desire to counsel biblically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbner Chou\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003ePresident, The Master’s University and Seminary, Sun Valley, California\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003eBiblical counseling is intensive discipleship. Jonathan Moorhead provides an appropriate foundation to help beginners build an appropriate framework for biblical soul care. Seasoned counselors would do well to revisit these principles and learn from the practical wisdom he demonstrates in the case studies. Jonathan captures simple but profound foundations of biblical counseling anchored in the text of Scripture that guides and guards our practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"credit\" style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eT. Dale Johnson, Jr.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-[0.75rem]\"\u003eExecutive Director, ACBC \u0026amp; Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Kansas City, Missouri\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christian Focus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663239446607,"sku":"9781527114319","price":36.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2773\/2624\/files\/9781527114319-directive-biblical-counseling-jonathan-moorhead.webp?v=1791630782","url":"https:\/\/reformers.com.au\/products\/9781527114319-directive-biblical-counseling-jonathan-moorhead","provider":"Reformers Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}