Stewardship of Self

Anyone who attends church regularly has heard at least one sermon on stewardship. Typically, the focus of the message is on giving money; possibly, a secondary focus is on giving of your time. Have you every been encouraged to consider the stewardship of yourself? Did you know that Scripture describes it? Read More

A New Face

The new face at ACC is Mrs. Teresa Tindall. She joined our clinical staff in June and specializes in play therapy and substance abuse counseling. Read More

Why I Serve

Scott Reed has served on the Board of Directors of Associates in Christian Counseling since 1997. Last month he retired from BB&T after 30 years of service, 20 of those as CFO. Read more of why Mr. Reed chooses to serve this ministry.

Another Way to Give

Have an old car you need to retire?
Consider donating it!

Car Program LLC offers service nationwide for cars, boats, or RVs you may wish to donate.

They will pick them up anywhere in the US, provide you with deduction paperwork, and forward the funds to ACC!

Visit them on the web at www.donateacar.com

Or contact them at:
3755 Omec Circle Unit #4
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
800-237-5714

Here We Grow!

As of June 1st, ACC is 25% bigger!

Our expanded office space will allow us to increase our client services:

· A second meeting room to
offer more groups

· An enlarged play therapy room
for work with children

· Two additional clinical offices

Do You Have an ACC Story?

We welcome anyone who might be willing to share something regarding their counseling experience at ACC. Your information would be presented in a way to protect your privacy while at the same time encouraging others who might be considering seeking help.

Please contact Dr. Joe Verga, Executive Director, at 336-896-0065 ext. 206, or jverga@christiancounseling.org.

Book Reviews

Adrenaline & Stress
Archibald D. Hart
W. Publishing Group, 1995

Theorizes that heart attacks and other stress-induced illnesses are the lethal by-products of too much adrenaline pumping through the system. Suggests ways to adjust lifestyle to minimize these threats.

Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul
John Eldredge & Stasi Eldredge
Nelson Books, 2005

Invites women to recover their feminine hearts created in the image of an intimate and passionate God. Men are invited to discover the secret of a woman’s soul and delight in the beauty and strength women were created to offer.

The Love Languages of God
Gary Chapman
Northfield Publishing, 2002

Purpose is for the reader to explore the possibility of speaking different love languages to God and thereby expand one’s understanding of God and others.

Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul
John Eldredge
Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001

Men are invited to recover their masculine heart, defined in the image of a passionate God. Women are invited to discover the secret of a man’s soul and to delight in the strength and wildness men were created to offer.