Gary R. Collins > Quotes

“Trust and respect each other as equals. ■ View each other as professionals. ■ Value the expertise that the other brings. ■ Share similar values and, in ideal situations, have similar faith commitments. ■ Have similar goals for their clients. ■ Are creative enough to think of ways in which psychology and theology can be applied within each other’s setting. ■ Are willing to find innovative ways for working together beyond the pastor referring parishioners for treatment.”
― Gary R. Collins, Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide

“Jesus, who is the Christian’s example, spent many hours talking to needy people in groups and in face-to-face contact. The apostle Paul, who was very sensitive to the needs of hurting individuals,”
― Gary R. Collins, Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide

“Counseling attempts to provide encouragement and guidance for those who are facing losses, decisions, or disappointments. Counseling can stimulate personality growth and development. It helps people cope more effectively with the problems of living, with inner conflict, and with crippling emotions. Counseling is able to assist individuals, family members, and married couples to resolve interpersonal tensions or relate effectively to one another. And counseling can help those whose life patterns are self-defeating and causing unhappiness. The Christian counselor seeks to bring people into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and to help them find forgiveness and relief from the crippling effects of sin and guilt. Ultimately, the Christian care-giver hopes to help others become disciples of Christ and disciplers of others.”
― Gary R. Collins, Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide

“wrote that we who are strong must bear the weaknesses and help carry the burdens of those who are weaker.3 Paul probably was writing about those who had doubts, fears, and sinful lifestyles, but his compassionate concern extended to many of the problems that counselors encounter today.”
― Gary R. Collins, Christian Counseling: A Comprehensive Guide

“In the future, people who are not coaches will not be promoted. — JACK WELCH, former chairman and CEO of General Electric”
― Gary R. Collins, Christian Coaching: Helping Others Turn Potential into Reality