Pastoral Care with Rev. Chris M. Coursey

Prayer Ministry Besides speaking and training, Chris Coursey offers personal, intensive prayer ministry for leaders, couples and families using the Life Model, Immanuel healing and THRIVE Conference skill training. Because prayer ministry does not replace community, Chris trains support teams who are already in place to help you be your best. Chris specializes in maturity-related issues and facilitates recovery for people to address then resolve painful absences and experiences. Recovery and growth leads to a life that is defined by joy, peace and satisfaction. Prayer ministry is a part of the recovery process that can be utilized to reach one’s God-given potential. For thirteen years Chris relies on a community-team approach to help people reach their goals for successful recovery. The combination of prayer ministry and community support provide the endurance to successfully process pain, overcome addictions and resolve problems associated with trauma and painful attachments. These problems include spiritual, emotional or mental hindrances that must be addressed. Chris trains churches and communities how to build joy and create a safe, loving atmosphere for growth. Chris helps Christians live according to their values and convictions rather than fear, pain or trauma.

Chris offers prayer ministry from his home office in Peoria, Illinois, on the telephone or on the road in a person’s own community. There are several advantages to invest in pastoral ministry. For one, you and your prayer partner experience focused time that is set aside solely to address your goals. Two, when you bring your partner and/or team along with you, each session provides an opportunity to watch Chris work then learn how to apply the 19 skills and Immanuel healing in a ministry setting. This means your partner or support team gain the experience to continue the momentum you generated from the time. You benefit. Your community benefits. Click here to read more on prayer ministry. Ministry works best when you have five people in place that you can call at any time so be sure your five people are lined up before you call Chris for training.

Consulting

In addition to prayer ministry, Chris trains leaders and couples to perceive the active presence of God as well as stay effective and resourceful in their ministry, marriage and relationships. Chris advises and directs individuals, couples and communities to apply the Life Model so they adapt with change and grow in transformation to live abundant life in Jesus Christ. Chris helps groups identify weaknesses and utilize their strengths to reach their potential. Chris provides consultations with churches and groups on how to effectively introduce maturity from the top down, avoid pitfalls, stay resourceful and rebuild after a crisis.

Training and Education

From Illinois Central College in East Peoria, Illinois, Chris transferred to Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, to major in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. Chris graduated in May of 1998 with a B.A. degree then started work as a counselor in training with a Christian recovery ministry under Jo Getzinger and Cheryl Knight. Chris completed his Master’s Degree in Theological Studies from a Christian Yeshiva called MBI, or Messianic Bible Institute, out of Virginia. Chris spent his first seven years in ministry living in a redemptive community setting ministering to people with severe trauma related issues. Chris’s training includes work with adults and children who have unprocessed traumas, PTSD, D.I.D., SRA, maturity-related issues and addictions. Chris works with families and couples who want more. Chris is an ordained minister and member of the international Evangelical Church Alliance.

Chris is a published author who is mentored and trained by Dr. Jim Wilder. Chris is known for his relational and community approach to trauma recovery and growth. 

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