the high calling of christ
Him we proclaim, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all wisdom, that we may present everyone mature in Christ. For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
Colossians 1:28-29
Colossians 1:28-29
biblical counseling
Our Biblical counseling ministry is rooted in Scripture and is Christ-centered. The process can be described as Spirit-led face-to-face discipleship using the Word of God to minister to those in need of soul care, and with the goal of growing believers through their trials (Colossians 1:28). At Christ-Centered Solutions, we hold to the sufficiency of the Scriptures and believe the Bible is able to answer life's issues (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:3-4).
We see individuals and couples both in the office and online. To set an appointment with one of our counselors, please visit our appointment page.
We see individuals and couples both in the office and online. To set an appointment with one of our counselors, please visit our appointment page.
PASTOR COACHING & CARE
SOUL CARE TRAINING
One of our goals at Christ-Centered Solutions is to help pastors and leaders equip their members to love and care for one another more effectively (John 15:12-17; 1 John 3:11-18; 4:19-20; Romans 12:9-13) and, in the process, free pastors to focus their attention and time on the larger congregation. In reality, most pastors are constantly pressed for time between ministry and family, and when it comes to Biblical counseling, they can rarely devote more than two or three sessions to a member. Two other points to remember are (1) many pastors feel inadequate when it comes to their Biblical counseling skills, and (2) many church members feel uncomfortable sharing some issues with their pastors because of various fears. To learn more about the training sessions and conferences CCS offers, please follow the link below.
PULPIT MINISTRY
Our Pastor Coaching is narrowly focused on pastors, their spouses, and their ministries, and for a very good reason - because our pastors are in trouble. In today's postmodern, and some say post-church society, pastors are held in very low esteem. *Only 25% of non-Christians in America have a favorable view of pastors. Sadder still, only 48% of self-identified Christians in America hold a high view of pastors.
Pastors and their families face myriad struggles, including both older, more seasoned pastors and younger ones. Burnout and suicide are very real issues for this group, and we want to help change that at Christ-Centered Solutions. If you're a pastor or spouse of a pastor and you'd like to speak with Dr. West or one of our counselors, please visit our Appointment Page to schedule a meeting. Be sure to ask about The Shepherd's House, our planned ministry retreat, and restoration ministry.
Pastors and their families face myriad struggles, including both older, more seasoned pastors and younger ones. Burnout and suicide are very real issues for this group, and we want to help change that at Christ-Centered Solutions. If you're a pastor or spouse of a pastor and you'd like to speak with Dr. West or one of our counselors, please visit our Appointment Page to schedule a meeting. Be sure to ask about The Shepherd's House, our planned ministry retreat, and restoration ministry.
Dr. West would be honored to come and share the ministry of Christ-Centered Solutions, fill the pulpit in support of pastors vacationing or just needing a break. He is also available to share his testimony on request with your congregation, small group, Sunday school class, or other groups. You are encouraged to view his recorded testimony on his YouTube Channel at Just Thinking before he speaks due to its sensitive nature.
To arrange a time for Dr. West to speak to your church or group please contact him by phone 910.620.0313 or email by using the email button.
To arrange a time for Dr. West to speak to your church or group please contact him by phone 910.620.0313 or email by using the email button.
Supporting the local church
Dr. Rod West also serves as a consultant to local churches. He serves in an advisory role within this challenging, rapidly changing culture we find ourselves in today. He works hand in hand with pastors and other Church leaders, sharing his 30-plus years of pastoral experience. His history includes serving as a Senior Pastor/Teaching Elder of five different churches, a church planter in cooperation with the North Carolina Baptist State Convention, a certified Transitional Interim Minister, and merging and transitioning churches in both North and South Carolina.
To learn more about his last church transition, please watch "Leadership Succession: Change in Pastoral Leaders." This video is a conversation led by Rev. Craig Tuck, Director of Missions of the Charleston Baptist Association, in Charleston, South Carolina, Rev. Mark Timmons, and Dr. West.
If you would like to learn more about how Dr. West and Christ-Centered Solutions might help your church, please visit our Contact Page.
*These are the latest numbers from Gallup (2018). More than likely, these numbers are even lower today, given America's recent history.
To learn more about his last church transition, please watch "Leadership Succession: Change in Pastoral Leaders." This video is a conversation led by Rev. Craig Tuck, Director of Missions of the Charleston Baptist Association, in Charleston, South Carolina, Rev. Mark Timmons, and Dr. West.
If you would like to learn more about how Dr. West and Christ-Centered Solutions might help your church, please visit our Contact Page.
*These are the latest numbers from Gallup (2018). More than likely, these numbers are even lower today, given America's recent history.