by Bob | Oct 20, 2008 | Biblical Counseling, Counseling, Soul Care, Spiritual Direction
The Future of Biblical Counseling: Dreaming a Dozen DreamsPart IIntroduction: What Makes Biblical Counseling Biblical?Six months ago I blogged on the future of biblical counseling in a four-part blog. I want to expand that initial blog with what will become a...
by Bob | May 27, 2008 | Grieving, Spiritual Direction, Suffering
Held, Part IIGuest Blog by Pastor Aaron TolsonYouth Pastor of CROSS-EYED Youth MinistryHeld has always been one of those songs that tugs at my own heart. Being the father of two amazing young children, I must admit that I can’t imagine losing either one of them. My...
by Bob | Aug 1, 2007 | African American, African American Soul Care, Beyond the Suffering, Spiritual Direction
For Such a Time As ThisToday marks the launch of Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction. We offer this book with the prayer that God would allow all readers to:1. Be empowered to apply proven ways to help...
by Bob | Jun 30, 2007 | African American, African American Soul Care, Beyond the Suffering, Black Church, Spiritual Direction
Caucasian Writer Co-Authors Book on African American Ministry *Note to My Blog Readers: Please feel free to forward this news release to your local newspapers.The Elephant in the RoomWhen Bob Kellemen offers seminars on his new book Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the...
by Bob | Apr 9, 2007 | Spiritual Direction
Sail OnHave the winds of life ruthlessly railed against you, blowing you like straw in a tornado?Sail on.Amma Syncletica left a life of luxury in the third century to face a life of storms in the desert. Known as one of the “Desert Mothers” of the ancient...
by Bob | Jan 20, 2007 | African American, African American Soul Care, Beyond the Suffering, Spiritual Direction, Sufferology
Here’s the ThingI just returned from the wonderful experience of engaging two-dozen graduate students in a week-long course on the history of soul care. One-third of that course focused on the history of African American soul care. Here’s the thing . . ....