We provide Lay Counseling, Stephen Ministry, outside professional referrals, and a variety of support groups. This outreach of God’s love is for any individual who is hurting, both in the congregation and in the community.
The Scottsdale Bible Counseling Ministry provides care to our church family and community in times of need. We are a confidential, no-fee facility. We do not consider our Counseling Ministry to be a crisis center, but rather, a short-term biblical counseling ministry.
If you have any questions regarding our services, please call the Counseling Ministry at 480.824.7239, Monday through Thursday.
To apply for services, please submit both forms below, and you will receive a call within 5 business days.
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If this is an emergency, please dial 911 or Mercy/Maricopa County Warm Line at 602.347.1100, Behavioral Health Crisis Line at 602.222.9444 or Empact at 480.784.1500.
What is Lay Counseling?
Bear one another’s burdens and so fulfill the law of Christ. Galatians 6:2
The Scottsdale Bible Lay Counseling Program equips volunteers to provide distinctively Christian counseling at a lay level. Lay Counselors, using basic counseling skills such as active listening, empathic responding and questioning skills, meet with their assigned counselee on a weekly basis for 10 weeks at the Scottsdale Bible Counseling Office.
Lay Counselors are committed to:
Lay Counselor training provides:
To become a Lay Counselor, the commitment requires:
Do you need someone to pray with? Are you going through a crisis and need encouragement?
Stephen Ministers are a team of lay people who will come alongside you during a life crisis. They provide one-on-one, Christ-centered care to people in need. They will walk with you through grief, divorce, a spiritual crisis or other life difficulties.
Stephen Ministers have been trained to support and encourage anyone who needs comfort and care – for as long as needed. You can be assured that your identity, the caring relationship and the conversations you have with your Stephen Minister will remain confidential.
Stephen Ministers are committed to:
Stephen Ministry training provides:
To become a Stephen Minister, the commitment requires:
The Counseling Ministry provides both education and support through many groups facilitated by lay leaders, most of whom have personal experience with that particular topic.
For more information, please contact Megan Meyers in the Counseling Office at 480.824.7327, Monday through Thursday.
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Sign UpThese professionals are employed staff of Scottsdale Bible Church and are here to serve you through our counseling ministry.
David Walther, Pastor of Counseling
David is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and Christian Studies and an M.Div. with an emphasis in Biblical communication. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor in AZ, a Nationally Certified Counselor, an Approved Clinical Supervisor and a Board Certified Telemental Health Provider. David has been on staff at SBC since 2000. He provides marriage and individual counseling. David loves the adventure of following Christ with his wife, Sharon and their children, Simeon and Naomi.
Denae Yankowich, Counseling Coordinator
Denae is originally from Calgary, Alberta, and loves the Arizona sun. She has a B.A. from Cal State University, Fullerton, and an M.A. from Azusa Pacific University. She joined Scottsdale Bible Church in 2005 and joined the Counseling Ministry in 2014 as a Stephen Minister and then a Lay Counselor. She loves to hike, read historical fiction, and travel with her husband, Paul.
Megan Meyers, Counseling Coordinator
Megan began attending SBC in 2016 after moving to Arizona. She has a B.A. from College of the Ozarks in Branson, Missouri and is currently pursuing an M.A. in Counseling. She joined the counseling ministry as a Lay Counselor in 2020. She loves traveling, musicals, and giraffes.
The words “Domestic Violence” are often difficult words to hear or even to say, however domestic violence exists in our world and often in our own backyard.
People are entitled to love, respect and dignity, and no one deserves to be mistreated or abused. As a church, we are addressing the reality of abuse and violence, and provide a safe place for people to reach out.
We offer a special confidential hotline for victims and survivors of domestic violence as well as friends, family, neighbors, and other concerned individuals who are calling on behalf of a victim or are looking for ways to assist.
If you or someone you know is in a crisis or needs assistance, please call the SBC Advocacy 24/7 Helpline at 480.824.7290.
For immediate emergencies dial 911.
Child and Elderly Abuse
Suicide and Personal Crises
Police
Domestic Violence
Recovery Hot Lines
Other Recovery Contacts
Other Resources
ResourcesYou may find that the following organizations will be of help to you. Please click on each one for more information
Mental Health Support Sexual Addiction Resources Christian Association of Psychological Studies American Association of Christian Counselors Drug and Alcohol Addiction American Society of Suicidality Crisis Textline American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Suicide Prevention Lifeline National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Anxiety Resources Depression Resources Grief Resources
