Why Biblical Counseling?
We believe that God’s Word is authoritative, sufficient, and relevant (Isaiah 55:11; Matthew 4:4; Hebrews 4:12-13). The inspired and inerrant Scriptures, rightly interpreted and carefully applied, offer us God’s comprehensive wisdom. We learn to understand who God is, who we are, the problems we face, how people change, and God’s provision for that change in the Gospel (John 8:31-32; 10:10; 17:17). No other source of knowledge thoroughly equips us to counsel in ways that transform the human heart (Psalm 19:7-14; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:3). Other systems of counseling aim for other goals and assume a different dynamic of change. The wisdom given by God in His Word is distinctive and robust. He comprehensively addresses the sin and suffering of all people in all situations. For more information about Biblical Counseling see biblicalcounseling.com and ibcd.org
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We are currently only counseling members of Barabbas Road Church.
Biblical Counseling Team
Paul Rochford
Pastor
Paul grew up in California which is where he also received his education. He received his Bachelors in Biblical Studies along with his Masters in Religion, Biblical Studies, Masters of Divinity and Masters of Theology from Southern California Seminary. He is married to his wife Julia and is father to their daughter Andrea and their son Isaiah. He enjoys the outdoors and has a heart for the people in the church.
Jay Wegter
Counselor
Jay has a B.A. degree from Christian Heritage College and a Master of Divinity degree from The Master’s Seminary. He is a retired pastor and currently adjunct professor of Theology, Christian worldview (Apologetics and Evangelism), Biblical Discipleship, and Grace-Driven Sanctification at The Master’s University. He also has developed courses in Christian Theology for biblical counseling majors at The Master’s University.
He is co-author of the book, “This Little Church had None,” published by Evangelical Press of England. This book was the featured gift book at the Shepherds’ Conference in 2009. Jay has also written resources on the Christian life. Titles include the following: “30 Days of Transforming Grace,” “Christ’s Pattern for His Church: Disciples making Disciples,” “Eight Life-changing Questions for Disciple-makers,” “The Purity Workbook for Men,” “How to Share the Gospel in a Post-Christian World,” and “A Man and His Convictions.”
Jay’s ‘tent-making’ gift is producing fine art paintings. He is a traveling speaker, providing workshops on Men’s Ministry, Evangelism and Discipleship Training, and Christian Worldview. He regularly presents his course on Worldview Evangelism at churches and Bible institutes.