Speak The Truth EP. 135 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: Caring for the Care Givers W/Dave & Tara from Salem Heights Church
Mar 11, 2024
Tara Cox and Dave Hamlin, Counseling Care Coordinators at Salem Heights Church, share their transformative journeys in church leadership and counseling. They discuss the vital role of supporting counselors and the unique challenges they face. Emphasizing community and faith, Tara and Dave highlight the importance of care groups and teamwork in ministry. Their insight into adapting practices over time and creating safe spaces for counselors to connect is both encouraging and inspiring for church leaders looking to prioritize caregiver support.
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Tara's Ministry Journey
- Tara Cox started her ministry journey in youth and women's ministry for about 10 years before transitioning into biblical counseling.
- God opened doors for her to serve and eventually lead the counseling ministry at Salem Heights Church.
Dave's Redemption and Ministry Calling
- Dave Hamlin came to Salem Heights Church life-changingly after years away, engaging in worship and family ministry before retiring from school counseling.
- After retirement, he returned to serve in counseling leadership, feeling ill-equipped but encouraged by the church's trust in his gifting.
Freedom in Biblical Counseling
- Biblical counseling offers the freedom to boldly present God's perspective without apology or fear.
- This approach is liberating and aligns counseling fully with gospel-centered transformation.