Soul Physicians (Hardcover)

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Soul Physicians provides a relevant, in-depth theology of biblical counseling. Just as medical students examine the anatomy of the human body, so soul physicians need to understand the anatomy of the human soul. Soul Physicians offers a theological foundation for the ministry of biblical counseling, soul care, and spiritual direction, equipping the counselor to make Christian counseling truly Christian.

About the Author

Dr. Robert W. Kellemen is chairman of the Master of Arts in Christian Counseling and Discipleship Department at Capital Bible Seminary in Lanham, MD. He also works as a consultant for the 50,000-member American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). He is the Director of the AACC's Religious Leaders' Division and also the AACC's Theology and Pastoral Counseling Director.

As part of these roles, Bob writes a quarterly column (Soul Physicians) in the AACC's Christian Counseling Connection Newsletter. He also writes a quarterly column (Truth for Life) in the AACC's Christian Counseling Today magazine.

In his three pastoral ministries, Bob has trained hundreds of lay people in the art of spiritual friendship. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Bob brings a practitioner's sensitivity to his writing and seminar ministry.
He earned his B.A. in Pastoral Ministry from Baptist Bible College, his Th.M. in Theology and Biblical Counseling from Grace Theological Seminary, and his Ph.D. in Counselor Education from Kent State University.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: BMH Books; Revised and Updated edition (August 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0884692558
• ISBN-13: 978-0884692553
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #100,082 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scriptural Primer on Spiritual Formation, August 29, 2007

By	Dr. Jim - See all my reviews

In Soul Physicians, Dr. Kellemen has written a thoroughly biblical and thoroughly practical systematic theology of the spiritual life. Comprehensive in scope, each chapter and each section stands alone, allowing readers to "jump in" anywhere.

Very helpful are the two embedded study guides which allow readers individually or in a classroom setting to apply the material to their lives and their ministries. Soul Physicians has opened my eyes to an entirely new way of thinking about and practicing Christian counseling and pastoral ministry.

Kellemen probes a "Creation, Fall, Redemption" model of life. In particular, under Creation he examines a biblical view of people--God's original design. Under Fall he probes a biblical view of problems--human depravity. Under Redemption he explores a biblical view of solutions--Divine dignity. In every section and every chapter, he integrates truth and life, making the biblical principles come to life in personal, ministry, and cultural illustrations, stories, and narratives.

The end result is an excellent biblical psychology. In fact, it is more than that, it is an excellent scriptural primer on spiritual maturity. How do we grow in grace in Christ? For solid, practical, biblical answers to this vital question, look no further than "Soul Physicians."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comprehensive Biblical Theology for Soul Care, July 2, 2009

By	Donald W. Eubank (Yorktown, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Dr. Robert Kellemen's "Soul Physicians" is an incredible contribution to the Body of Christ--especially for pastors, counselors and spiritual directors who seek to base their counsel and ministry on the Word of God. With so much of the published material on soul-care and self-care based upon clinical models and performance/activism based recovery and living, it is refreshing to find a thorough model based upon a Biblical-Trinitarian understanding of the Word of God. Especially helpful are the study questions at the end of each chapter, providing the pastor, student, counselor, reader the opportunity to reflect upon and apply what is being learned. Dr. Kellemen takes his reader into an honest, thorough, and loving examination of the truth of God's Word that stands against all the secular, narcissistic and self-critical voices that tear down believers. With great compassion, the pastor-student-spiritual leader reader is brought to the Cross of Christ and given the tools to believe the only voice that matters, the only truth that matters: His Voice, His Word. I have personally benefited greatly from Dr. Kellemen's work, and am incorporating this model of Sustaining, Healing, Reconciling and Guiding into my preaching, teaching, counseling, graduate studies and writing. Most of all, I am growing in God's grace, and believing in His great love, forgiveness, and healing work in my own heart. I strongly recommend this book, and the companion study, Spiritual Friends, for all who seek to encourage other believers--especially pastors and Christian counselors.[...]. In Christian Service and Ministry, Donald W. Eubank, US Army Chaplain

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Soul Physicians-A Biblical Approach to Counseling, December 1, 2008

By	Douglas Mccracken (Nokesville, Virginia United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Soul Physicians captures the essence of Christian soul care and spiritual direction. A unique balance of biblical theology and compassionate spiritual friendship makes Soul Physicians vital for the Christian counselor, Pastor or student of counseling. Soul Physicians will revolutionize the study of counseling at higher learning institutions that embrace the Christian worldview in their counseling program.