First of all, I am overwhelmingly thankful for this opportunity. I do not know what I expected, but I am awed by how God has grown this ministry. My association with Light Up the Dark became more clear as the year progressed and that has been huge. We went from 1 to 5 Light Houses which means 5 individuals or families getting a new, Christ centered start. We passed our one year anniversary and could simply praise God for what we have seen and been a part of. Thank you Jesus. I also love the flexibility that ministry provides to think and be outside the sterile office of traditional counseling or psychotherapy! I enjoy spending real time with the people I am helping!
As far as Beacon: Faith & Family as a Christian Counseling option for folks here in Central Kansas, I have been surprised and blessed by the opportunities I have had! I have received referrals from medical practices, friends and churches! It has been a great opportunity for me and people who otherwise would be traveling long distance for services! It is nice to have local options!
Some things we (BFF and LUTD) did:
- We started a Recovery Group Wednesday nights at the Sterling Public Library. We average 5-11 attendees each week.
- I taught a class on Overcoming Codependency with the Point of Grace ministry in Lyons, KS this Spring.
- I also had the delightful fun of teaching 2 Stress Management classes for the Rice County Gift program class early in the spring. That was just busy and fun!
- I'm working a SA/DV group with Rice County SA/DV, but that is still coming together.
- Tried for a lunchtime Grief and Loss group, but we will start a sign up list before trying that again.
- The need for no fee or very low fee counseling is real in this area. I will be researching grants for such a thing. Since I am not technically "non-profit" I am not sure how that will go.
- Do I make BFF a non-profit, so I can raise funds for this work?
- Do I seek/reinstate licensure and supervision, so that we do not have to refer out when mental health services are required? (this is a huge prayer request).
- Mini classes and Wellness tracks
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