While everyone has problems, most of them are successfully resolved without the help of outside resources. There are times, however, when a problem comes along that becomes too much for an individual or family to handle on their own. In these instances, people sometimes seek help from counselors or other professionals to help them work through a difficult situation or a particular problem.

To help with the counseling needs of our members and those in the community, we have partnered with the CARE Clinics to provide Christian counseling services at our church campus. The CARE Clinics, which are part of the Graduate Counseling Department at John Brown University, offer a variety of counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults. Services are offered by licensed counselors and graduate counseling interns who are in the final stages of their counseling program.

Services focus on treating a variety of issues, including but not limited to:

• relationship problems
• depression
• anxiety
• grief and loss
• addictive disorders
• anger management
• stress management
• attention-deficit and disruptive behavior disorders
• sexual and physical abuse
• divorce recovery
• and other life adjustment issues.

To schedule an appointment, call the CARE Clinic office at (479) 524-7300. Additional information about the CARE Clinics can also be accessed through their website.

God does not leave us alone in our deepest need.  He gives us hope. He tells us “For I am about to do something new.  See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.” Isaiah 43:19 (NLT)  He instructs us to not lose heart, “Don’t be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 (NLT). We are encouraged and given strength because we can count on the work of our God, “And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” Philippians 1:6 (NLT).