Sometimes we need an outside objective view to clear the cobwebs and get direction. Following are some options we have available:

Church Staff
Pete, Clark, and Bill on the church staff all have training and are available for short term counseling (1-3 sessions). You may contact the church office to set up a meeting with any of them. The information shared is kept confidential and we are not shy about the Biblical perspective we bring. Pete emphasizes a short-term solution based philosophy which spends minimal time examining the past and instead works on practical steps to move toward the future.


Stephen Ministry
A Stephen Minister is willing and able to care for you by listening and being there while you work through a tough time. Based on Jesus' instruction "...love one another as I have loved you," it is a one-to-one ministry by specially trained, caring Christians who are committed to entering into a long-term helping relationship focusing on the unique needs (such as loneliness, terminal illness, etc.) of each person who requests such help.

This ministry, like all other ministries of our congregation, is offered to all people in the community. If you feel a need for this kind of care, contact the church Office at (503) 788-7000 or email the Stephen Ministry contact

Long-term Professional Counseling
If you are looking for a referral or long term counseling, we can recommend the following individual and group practice. Many members have used both services.

Jim Velez
Damascus Counseling Center
(503) 658-7911
More info

Daryl Quick, PHD
Western Psychological & Counseling
8800 SE Sunnyside RD # 119
Clackamas, Oregon 97015
Phone: (503) 659-5515