Celebrating the Graduate School of Counseling (GSOC)
“As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.” (John 20:21)
We’re all in the midst of a season of collective trauma. We’re facing a mental health crisis, racial injustice, and social unrest, and yet God is still present and still at work. The purpose for this webinar is to pause, recognize, and celebrate the ways in which God has and is working through Missio counseling students and alums as we celebrate our 50th anniversary.
Recorded Webinar Premiering
on Facebook & YouTube
(or click play button on video below)
May 13, 2021
7-8 pm EST (add to calendar)
Spotlight 1
- Celebrate GTRI as a Missional Initiative that equipped Rev. Desiree Guyton and Dr. Heather Evans for their work and ministry.
Spotlight 2
- Cornerstone Counseling Ministries is a nonprofit, Christ-centered counseling center serving both the Lehigh Valley and the Greater Philadelphia Region. The executive director and the majority of the counselors are Missio alums.
Spotlight 3
- Impact Stories from Students and Alums
Vision Cast for Future & Concluding Comments
Jesus announced his public ministry by reading a portion of Isaiah. He said he came to “proclaim good news to the poor… to proclaim liberty to the captives… to set at liberty those who are oppressed…” (Luke 4:18, ESV). We consider it a privilege to celebrate how God is working through individuals trained through Missio’s GSOC. We look forward to continuing to strengthen the program in order to continue sending out counselors prepared to address spiritual, mental, and emotional needs of their clients, ministries, and communities.
Graduate School of Counseling Co-Directors
CLICK HERE if you’re interested in learning more about the Global Trauma Recovery Institute. We’re accepting applications now for the next cohort.
Missio and Cornerstone Counseling Ministries are excited to announce our new partnership. This June we’ll be launching our first “Lunch and Learn.” If you’re a graduate and are interested in connecting with others for community, further training, and encouragement please contact GSOC@missio.edu.
Lunch and Learn: Cultural Responsiveness with Desiree Guyton, MDiv, MA, LPC
- June 1, 2021, meeting virtually 11 AM-1 PM.
- FREE training but registration is required (cap is 30 people)
- Register at CCMEaston.org/lunch-learn
In this session, counselors will be challenged to assess their cultural beliefs, values, and biases while examining their own cultural identity. Participants will explore and engage in basic multicultural theories and principles in small group interaction, enhancing their cultural ethical competency.
I am thrilled to see and be part of the movement of God as we serve Christ together in this broken world as BTS/MISSIO Counseling Grads! Luke 4:18 – YES!
This presentation served as a greater & personal confirmation for my life as a perspective student starting this Fall 2021 at Missio Seminary that God’s magnificent mandate is to receive us, restore us, equip us, heal us, & send us. The aspect of sending us back “to the street’s” as mentioned by Rev. Guyton resonated with me because for many in “the community” “the hood” the street is their sacred space. It’s the only space they know, relate to, feel comfortable in & can communicate their needs from a traumatized & broken perspective in their own language. We need counselors to understand the language of the streets along with the language of the saints to combine “sacred” “secure” spaces to learn the Biblical language of acceptance, acclimation, assurance & Agape Love. The God kind of love that lifts their sorrows & heals all their diseases whether physical, mental or Spiritual. What an exciting time to be a perspective student! I have my seat belt on and ready for the journey. Thank you for this!!!