The measure of a ministry is in the lives we’ve touched.
The Lay Counselor Institute (LCI) changes people, churches and communities. When you first attend LCI’s Level 1 training, “The Glorious Mess”, an internal change may begin as you examine and revise your understanding of relationships, your place and ministry in the church, and most especially, what God is up to in your life.
The participants in the Lab portion of the Level 1 training share their stories and listen to others. This is powerful for many people – it may be the first time they’ve shared deeply in a safe environment. When the participants leave the Lab, there is a shift … their every day encounters take on new meaning as they listen and empathize on a deeper, more honest level. As they walk the halls of church and greet friends and acquaintances, something new happens. People are more willing to get real and go deep. This new depth brings more committed community and care within the church and in all their relationships.
So, if the measure of a ministry is in the lives it touches, then LCI’s ministry extends far beyond the participants in the training classes – it extends to everyone they encounter when their training is complete. And that’s a goal of our ministry!
Our Vision is to reach many for healing and growth…and we hope that you will choose to lend your support by praying and participating as you are called.
“The Lay Counselor Institute (LCI) is a non-profit organization that assists the local church in establishing and growing an effective ministry of biblical lay counseling by identifying and training caring and gifted believers who are grounded in their knowledge of the Bible and committed to biblical counseling.”
LCI is governed by a Board of Directors which oversees all aspects of the ministry. The Board has set up several “committees,” which take specific responsibility for various elements of the work. The committees are made up of Board members and other volunteers.
LCI is governed by a Board of Directors which oversees all aspects of the ministry. The Board has set up several “committees,” which take specific responsibility for various elements of the work. The committees are made up of Board members and other volunteers.
The Committees include:
- The Ministry Committee which develops and manages all of the training programs and oversees the current lay counseling ministries in partnership with local churches.
- The Church Relations Committee which manages our relationships with local churches and helps develop or consult new churches.
- The Administrative Committee which deals with all of the details and records from the ministry.
- The Finance Committee which manages the economics of LCI (accounts, donations, salaries, taxes, corporate fees, etc.).
- The Communications Committee which oversees the website, newsletters and other promotional materials.
- The Executive Committee (comprised of the President and representatives from each committee) which provides vision and direction for the Board.
LCI is financially supported by revenue generated at the trainings and workshops (fees), and donations from individuals, churches and organizations.