Bethesda Christian Counseling Midwest, Inc. was established for the purpose of restoring and sustaining wholeness in the lives of all people in the name of Christ. Such wholeness is directed toward helping clients achieve more satisfying and productive lives in the contexts of their family, church, community and work place. This mission is accomplished in a Christian environment that is grace filled, secure, caring, confidential, professional, and respectful of each person's life journey.

As professional and clerical staff at Bethesda Christian Counseling Midwest, Inc., we believe that:

God is the sovereign Lord of all and reveals himself in the persons and work of the Trinity--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Humanity, and all of creation, has, because of original sin, become alienated from God. This alienation has resulted in a pervasive state of brokeness--personal and communal.

Humanity's ultimate hope for restoration, wholeness, and redemption is through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the grace and forgiveness he offers.

The Bible is God's inspired Word and the final authority for faith and the practice of living.

God's grace is the predominate healing force as it is experienced in the therapeutic relationship.

It is essential, for the welfare of the therapist, that the Christian counselor maintain a dynamic personal relationship with the living Christ.

God, by his Spirit, communicates his common grace to all humanity by granting even those who do not acknowledge him, the potential for wisdom, goodness, knowledge, and truth.

The contributions of all medical and mental health professionals comes under the authority of the Lordship of Christ; and are utilized by the Christian counselor as aids toward the healing of persons so long as their contributions are not contrary to the principles of Scripture.

The Christian counselor utilizes all available sources of clinical training and knowledge that is consistent with the principles of Scripture; and integrates that clinical training into one's personal faith in Jesus Christ and one's clinical practice.

The Christian counselor, following the example of Jesus, accepts clients wherever they may be in their journey of faith; and helps them achieve a mature, congruent, and healthy spiritual life that results in the wholeness of the individual and the family.

The Christian counselor devotes time to praying for one's clients, believing that God is involved in the healing process.

The Christian counselor may use prayer as part of their therapeutic session when it is judged to be appropriate and useful for the client.

The Christian counselor may use the Bible as part of the therapeutic session when such use of Scripture is judged to be appropriate and helpful for the client.

The Christian counselor, and the entire support staff at Bethesda, are called to the healing ministry by God; and, as such, are representatives of Jesus Christ and channels of his grace to the wounded.