Honoring Randy Patten 

The Biblical Counseling Coalition recently ran an interview that Pastor Paul Tautges did with Randy Patten, the Executive Director of NANC. 

I took some time to collate the comments. They provide a wonderful testimonial to the humble (Randy wouldn’t want me posting this—he’s too humble), godly, caring ministry Randy has had as a core leader in the biblical counseling movement over the past few decades. 

Testimonial from Bob S. 

Randy, Your ministry of encouragement and your commitment to biblical counseling has been a blessing to 1,000’s. Thank you for your faithfulness. May God richly bless as you continue to minister. 

Testimonial from Lilly P. 

Randy, I still remember the Q&A workshop that you and Jay Adams led years ago. It was full of wisdom, kindness. I’m glad I finally met you and am thankful for your ministry. 

Testimonial from Rob B. 

Randy, Thanks so much for your personal interest and attention to my life and ministry, You helped me a long with certification, fellow certification, counseling center certification. I would not be where I am without your shepherding presence in my life. 

Testimonial from Mark S.

Randy, you have served as a model of grace and truth for me over the years. I so appreciate your ministry and practical application of the Scriptures. May the Lord continue to prosper you, your family, and the ministry He has entrusted to you! 

Testimonial from Amy B. 

Randy, you have the gift of encouragement and I have benefitted from the way you have used your gift on countless occasions over the years. Thank you for your faithful ministry for God’s glory!!! 

Testimonial from Kevin C. 

Randy, I love to hear your heart and passion for biblical counseling. Over the years I’m grateful for your example, friendship and personal care. Your service to Christ, NANC and the church continues to produce fruit that remains. 

Testimonial from Rob M. 

Randy, I am thankful that you have allowed God to work in and through you in life and ministry. You have humbly helped me to apply God’s word towards my life and ministry. I always enjoyed the telephone calls as you passed by on your road trips. 

Testimonial from Jonathan H. 

Randy, the church and the biblical counseling community is blessed beyond measure for your life of service and love. We are so thankful for your contributions to biblical counseling and NANC, and we look forward to many more fruitful years of partnership and fellowship! 

Testimonial from Garrett H. 

Randy, you have been my mentor, counselor, and personal friend. Thanks for your faithful service and example in Christ. 

Testimonial from Deepak R. 

Thanks, Randy, for your many years of faithful service; for your exemplary life; for commitment to the Scriptures; and for your love for Christ. 

Testimonial from Debbie 

I have been tremendously blessed by so many of the teachings of Randy Patten. In the course of pursuing my NANC certification, I have listened over and over to many of his CDs/mp3s from past conferences. He has such a shepherds heart in regards to counseling troubled people. I also think he has done a great job leading NANC! Thank you Randy! 

Testimonial from Shannon

Thanks Randy for paving the way for counselors in training. I have benefited greatly from the labor you put in to the ministry of Biblical Counseling. Looking forward to seeing how God will use you in the future! Blessings 

Testimonial from Wayne V. 

The year was 1984. I was a pastor who, in the wake of a devastating church split, was discouraged to the point of having written my letter of resignation. Randy, at that time a pastor from across the state, was God’s human instrument used to rescue me from that cliff and, through his skillful use of God’s Word, turn my heart back to seeking only the glory of the Wonderful Counselor. Thanks, Randy, for more than 30 years of friendship and fellowship in the work of Christ! 

Testimonial from Rob G. 

Thank you Randy for your training, encouragement, and friendship. You have been a great source of encouragement to me. I also appreciate how you have lovingly and prayerfully, but constantly, asked what was next on the radar. Most of all, thank you for seeking to use your life to make a different for the cause of Christ. 

Testimonial from Bob K. 

Thank you, Randy, for your years of faithful service to the Lord, His Church, and biblical counseling. You are a great friend and an encouragement and example to me. 

Testimonial from Arvid O. 

Randy has used his abilities and talents well in the service of our Great God. He has been a long-time student of biblical counseling and a humble teacher and mentor. It has been a blessing to know and to work with him. 

Testimonial from Jamie H. 

There have been several times in my ministry when I didn’t know how to handle a situation…times when I simply lacked wisdom. In the most difficult times, I’ve called Randy. He’s listened, cared for me, and have me crucial direction. Thanks, brother, for giving me your time and your love! 

Testimonial from Mary L. 

Randy has been a huge encouragement to me over the years. I have been greatly blessed and equipped through his teaching. He was my supervisor through certification and helped me with some of my most difficult cases. I am so grateful to have Randy (and Cindy too) as a mentor, friend and fellow co-laborer in Christ. I wish him and Cindy many blessings as they transition to a new chapter of life! 

Testimonial from Gregg L. 

I am a biblical counselor today because way back in 1989 Randy Patten introduced me to nouthetic counseling. In a casual conversation I mentioned a case I was struggling with and he not only helped answer my need, he told me about NANC. Then, besides being one of my instructors at Faith Counseling Ministries school in 1992, several years later Randy agreed to become my Supervisor for NANC Certification. I praise God for Randy’s servants heart and wisdom, and I credit him to a great degree for the creation of New Path Christian Counseling Services, which I direct as an outreach ministry of First Baptist Church of Goshen, IN, into our community. Thank you Randy, for being a faithful servant of God, true Biblical counselor, and a fine friend! Your ministry in my life changed the way I counsel, pastor, teach, and live! God bless you! 

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