Jen Douglas

25 02, 2022

Him We Proclaim: The Preeminence of Christ and the Sufficiency of Scripture

Him We Proclaim: The Preeminence of Christ and the Sufficiency of Scripture

Javan Payne is convinced that biblical counseling is essential for teaching disciples of Christ to “obey all that Jesus commanded.” He believes that the Word of God, namely the Bible, is sufficient for everything that it speaks to, and it speaks to all life. It “is not just sufficient in some abstract, academic sense but every moment of every day, it is sufficient!” Therefore, Javan heartily desires that “people will understand this reality and not limit the scope of Scripture.” . . .

17 09, 2021

The Rise of Biblical Counseling in Brazil

The Rise of Biblical Counseling in Brazil

Historic events, as they progressively occur among all people group, tribes, nations, and tongues, do not happen by accident or chance as some may argue. The exclusivity of divine providential sovereignty over history must be acknowledged. The story of the rise of biblical counseling as a movement in Brazil is an example of God’s providential dealings among Brazilians. . .

23 07, 2021

God’s Word is Life to the Soul

God’s Word is Life to the Soul

From the early years of his ministry, biblical counseling became the driving vigor for Roberto’s ministry to God’s people. He is convinced that the words the Holy Spirit spoke through Apostle Paul to Timothy are trustworthy and worthy of acceptance for the world today, namely that “All scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:16-17 ESV). . . .

28 05, 2021

God’s Word Transforms!

God’s Word Transforms!

Dennis Pires and his wife of 15 years, Ivette, serve as one of the Overseas Instruction in Counseling (OIC) Coordinators in Brazil. At the early age of 19, Dennis sensed the Lord calling him to Christian ministry. While Dennis did not know how or where the Lord intended to use him, he was convinced of this call.

6 04, 2021

OIC in Brazil: Ministry Update

OIC in Brazil: Ministry Update

The ministry of Overseas Instruction in Counseling (OIC) in Brazil began in June 2018, through Tiago Wagner’s desire for more qualified biblical counselors, for Tiago saw his country’s desperate need for biblical counseling.

5 03, 2021

A Call to Pastor Missionaries!

A Call to Pastor Missionaries!

The desire and passion to pastor missionaries defines Jenuan Lira’s purpose in ministry. He is one of the newly elected national coordinators of Overseas Instruction in Counseling (OIC) in Brazil. Having been born into a missions-loving family, Jenuan’s love for missionaries was influenced and nurtured from his youthful age.

5 02, 2021

The Solution to the Brazilian Dilemna

The Solution to the Brazilian Dilemna

A decade ago, upon his return home after theological training, Tiago quickly identified two major dilemmas that were present in his home state in Brazil. First, his home state was the least evangelized in the country. Second, there was no biblical counseling training center or any local church that modeled biblical counseling in their ministry.

30 11, 2020

A Light in Dark Places

A Light in Dark Places

Japan is the second country in the world where Christianity is in great decline, yet it is completely open to missionaries. Tak currently serves as a pastor at Uchinada Bible Church in Ishikawa. According to Tak, this local church is the largest evangelical gathering in Northwest Japan, with only 130 congregants. . . . Therefore, Tak and his wife, Sarah, can’t help but ask the fundamental question, “How can we help these people who are so suicidal? Pastors, who are so overwhelmed?”

19 08, 2020

Equipping the Saints to Maturity of Faith

Equipping the Saints to Maturity of Faith

Joe and Tara Miller know they have been entrusted with specific gifts and abilities for discipleship, counseling, and teaching. As such, serving with Overseas Instruction in Counseling’s Biblical counseling training ministry has given them the opportunity to utilize their gifts and calling effectively in building up the Christian church in Japan...

22 07, 2020

The Universal Need for God’s Counsel

The Universal Need for God’s Counsel

Andrei Murzin, the Ukraine Coordinator for Overseas Instruction in Counseling, was interviewed at the OIC Missionary Training Conference held in October 2019 and shared a few of his thoughts, experiences, and hopes for the future regarding his ministry with OIC as well as personally.

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