Our counseling ministry is designed with our members in mind. It’s our desire to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of men, women, adolescents, children, and families. We address issues such as:
- Adjustment problems
- Grief/loss issues
- Self-esteem issues
- Social skills problems
- Anger management problems
- Parenting issues
- Child/adolescent behavior issues
- Abuse/neglect issues
- Divorce issues
- Marital issues
- Cognitive changes
- Paraclete Ministry – additional lay counselors are incorporated as part of the counseling program
LBC Counseling Ministry
Loving
Our counseling ministry begins with love that is expressed through the creation of a safe, respectful environment, where every individual is treated with dignity as an image-bearer of God (1 Cor 16:14). We seek to meet people exactly where they are, recognizing that this posture reflects the heart of Jesus Himself. Throughout His ministry, Jesus consistently drew near to those experiencing pain, confusion, and brokenness. He listened before He instructed, remained present before He corrected, and offered relationship before resolution.
In seeking to follow Christ’s example of love, we are committed to listening carefully and caring deeply. We recognize that many who come to counseling carry wounds, discouragement, and heavy burdens, and we count it a privilege to walk alongside through life’s challenging moments (Galatians 6:2). Love shapes not only our tone (Eph 4:15), but also our posture and process, guiding how we engage each person with compassion, patience, and humility (John 13:35).
Biblical
Our counseling ministry rests confidently on the unchanging truth of God’s Word. We believe God’s Word is sufficient to instruct, correct, restore, and lead people toward healing, wholeness and Christlikeness (Colossians 1:28). Being grounded in this conviction, we walk alongside others with love and grace, affirming that genuine love finds its fullest expression when it’s anchored in the truth of Scripture.
For this reason, the Bible serves as the ultimate authority and guide for our counseling ministry. God’s Word equips God’s people for every good work and guiding both counselor and counselee toward real and lasting life transformation (2 Timothy 3:16–17). Our goal is not merely to address outward behaviors, but to speak directly to the heart, relying on God’s living and active Word, which discerns thoughts and intentions and brings clarity where there is confusion (Hebrews 4:12).
In all we do, we depend on the power of God’s Word, the guidance of His Holy Spirit, and the support of His people through the local church to work together so that lives are healed, hearts are restored, and faith is strengthened.
Christ-Centered
Our counseling ministry is rooted in the person and work of Jesus Christ as the definitive source of hope, power, and enduring transformation. True sanctification is not achieved through mere behavior modification or self-improvement efforts, but from a personal, growing, and dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ. By grounding our counseling in the Biblical teachings, promises, and presence of Christ, we help counselees experience the transformative power of the gospel as it works in their lives to bring true healing and restoration to Him.
In counseling, we guide individuals to discover that their true identity, hope, and purpose are found in Christ alone, even in the midst of suffering or struggle (Colossians 1:27). Our desire is to lead people into deeper trust, faith, and obedience, helping them reflect Christ’s love, grace, and truth in every area of life. By keeping Jesus at the center, our ministry points beyond temporary relief to lasting transformation, anchored in the hope and power of the risen Savior.
Discipleship Classes
In our counseling ministry, discipleship plays an important role in your recovery process. Join us for one of our many mid-week discipleship classes! We have something for every age and every walk of life!
GriefShare
GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone. Books provided the first night of class.
DivorceCare
DivorceCare is a safe place where caring people come alongside you as you find healing from the pain of separation or divorce. Find helpful counsel to manage emotional turmoil and practical tools for decision-making. Books provided the first night of class.
Finding Hope
Finding Hope is a support group for families affected by addiction. Starting from diagnosing whether your loved one has a problem with addiction and taking you all the way through treatment and beyond. The Finding Hope class will provide you a field guide for helping you and your loved one navigate the journey of recovery. Packed with useful information, practical steps you can take, and encouraging stories from other families, Finding Hope is your foundational resource for navigating the traumatic upheaval of addiction.
Rehab & Detox Centers
Valley Hope Treatment Center • 855-893-2398 | valleyhope.org
Midwest Recovery Centers • 816-599-7382 | midwestrecoverycenters.com
Gold Bridge Treatment Center • 913-372-3163 | goldbridgetc.com
Arista Recovery • 877-279-0095 | aristrarecovery.com
Tri-county Mental Health Services • 816-468-0400 | tri-countymhs.org
ReDiscover Treatment Center • 816-544-4278 | rediscovermh.org
Sunflower Treatment Center • 855-720-9831 | sunflowerrecovery.com
Recovery Housing
Hope Is Alive • 844-346-7366 | hopeisalive.net
Kansas City Recovery • 913-601-8922 | kansascityrecovery.com
New Creation 2020 Inc. • 913-839-8059 | newcreationinc.org
New Beginning Sanctuary • 417-233-5999 | nbsanctuary.org
Oxford House • 913-722-0367 | friendsofrecovery.com
Healing House • 816-920-7181 | healinghousekc.org
Counseling Resources
Building Bridges Ministries • 913-787-5444 | buildingbridgeskc.org
Restore Hope Counseling • 913-210-1015 | restorehopekc.com
Agape Counseling • 913-328-2998 | acc-kc.com
Ascent Christian Counseling • 913-203-1815 | cpskc.org
First Call Kansas City • 816-361-5900 | firstcallkc.org
My Counselor Kansas City • 855-755-3797 | mycounselor.online
Living Waters Kansas City • 816-590-0700 | livingwaterskc.com
KC Recovery Partners • 816-945-3975 | kcrecoverypartners.com
24/7 Hotlines
Recovery Crisis Hotline • 888-279-8188
Midwest Recovery Helpline • 877-630-0539
Hope Is Alive Hotline • 1-844-3-HOPE-NOW
Addicted.org Hotline • 1-800-304-2219
Substance Abuse Hotline • 1-800-662-4357
Kansas Suicide Prevention Hotline • 785-841-2345
Johnson County Mental Health • 913-268-0156
Wyandotte County Mental Health • 913-788-4200
Domestic Violence Hotline • 816-461-4673
Contact
Ryan Shatzer
Cares & Counseling Pastor
913.415.2242
rshatzer@lenexabaptist.com
