The Power of Sharing: How You Can Multiply Christ-Centered Impact
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In a world where Christian counselors and therapists can often feel isolated in their work, your decision to share FACCT content on social media can make a real difference. Every post, video, or update you share has the potential to reach someone who needs encouragement, biblical wisdom, or professional support.

When you share, you’re not just helping grow our online presence — you’re actively participating in something much greater.

Here’s How Your Shares Create Real Impact:

• ​Reach those who need it most — Many Christian professionals quietly struggle with the unique challenges of integrating faith and counseling. Your share could be the very post or video that lets them know they’re not alone and that solid, Christ-centered resources are available.
• Strengthen our community — Every share helps connect more counselors, therapists, pastors, and ministry leaders with like-minded believers who are committed to biblical truth and compassionate care.
• Advance Christ-centered counseling — By sharing FACCT content, you help spread practical tools, biblical encouragement, and training that equip others to serve their clients and churches more effectively.
• Multiply encouragement — A single share can reach people across different states and even different countries, offering hope and practical help to those who may be discouraged or overwhelmed in their ministry.
• Make a Kingdom impact with little effort — Sharing takes only a moment, yet it allows you to sow seeds that can lead to lasting fruit in the lives of others.
  

Easy Ways to Share

We make it simple for you to get involved. You can follow and share our content on:

​X (Twitter): https://x.com/FACCTprof
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066731043493
Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@FACCT93
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@facct9329
Pro Tip: On our YouTube channel, you can share any video directly to X, Facebook, Pinterest, WhatsApp, Reddit, or LinkedIn with just one click using the Share button.

Your consistent sharing helps us reach more people than we ever could on our own. Together, we can build a stronger network of Christian counselors who are equipped, encouraged, and connected for the work God has called them to do.

Thank you for considering how you can use your social media presence to bless others and advance Christ-centered care. Even one share can make a meaningful difference.

Would you be willing to help us spread the word?

Newsletter

Summer 2026 Edition

 
As summer arrives with its warmth and longer days, we’re reminded of the season of growth and fruitfulness. The seeds planted in spring now stretch toward the sun, and in due time, a harvest appears. The Apostle Paul encourages us in Galatians 6:9, “Let us not grow weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

In a world that often celebrates what we accumulate, the blessing of giving allows us to participate in God’s greater harvest. Your support of FACCT is more than a donation — it is an investment in Kingdom work that bears fruit in the lives of Christian counselors, the clients they serve, and the churches they strengthen.

As Jesus reminds us in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Will you join us this summer in cheerful giving, sowing seeds that will bring an eternal harvest?

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Self-Care for Christian Counselors and Therapists
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Save the Date: 2026 FACCT Annual Conference

We are excited to announce the 2026 FACCT Annual Conference, scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Buckingham Baptist Church in Fort Myers, Florida.This one-day gathering will bring together Christian counselors, therapists, chaplains, pastors, and ministry leaders for a time of encouragement, education, fellowship, and Christ-centered growth. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just beginning your journey in biblical counseling, this conference is designed to equip and refresh you for the important work God has called you to do.

Featured Guest Speakers

We are honored to welcome the following speakers:

• Joy Schattschneider – Founder of Joy Restored Christian Counseling, LLC in Dallas, Texas
• Dr. Patrick Argiro – Cousin Pat Therapy, Lake Wales, Florida
• Dr. Andy Lake – Lake Family Counseling and pastor at Buckingham Baptist Church, Fort Myers, Florida
  

These gifted speakers will share practical insights, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to help strengthen your counseling practice and personal walk with Christ.

What to Expect

The conference will focus on equipping Christian professionals through biblical truth, professional excellence, and compassionate care. Attendees can look forward to relevant teaching, meaningful connections with like-minded believers, and renewed vision for advancing Christ-centered care in their communities.

More details, including the full schedule, session topics, and registration information, will be shared in the coming months. In the meantime, we encourage you to save the date and begin praying for this special time of ministry.

Join Us

We look forward to gathering with you on October 10, 2026, at Buckingham Baptist Church for a day that will strengthen your faith, sharpen your skills, and remind you that you are not alone in this calling. Please RSVP by calling our office at 352-429-5600 or sending an email to FACCT93@outlook.com by August 28, 2026.

Christian counselors and therapists are often on the front lines of soul care—walking with people through deep pain, trauma, doubt, and brokenness. While this calling is profoundly meaningful, it can also be emotionally, spiritually, and physically draining. Without intentional self-care, burnout, compassion fatigue, and spiritual dryness can quietly erode both your effectiveness and your own walk with God. Here’s why self-care matters and some practical ways to pursue it from a biblical perspective.

Why Self-Care Matters Biblically
God designed us as whole persons—body, soul, and spirit. Jesus Himself modeled rhythms of rest, prayer, and withdrawal even in the midst of intense ministry (Mark 1:35, Luke 5:16). Scripture calls us to care for the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19–20), to cast our cares on Him (1 Peter 5:7), and to remember that we are not the Savior—Jesus is.

Neglecting self-care isn’t a badge of spiritual strength; it can actually hinder long-term fruitfulness in ministry.

Practical Areas of Self-Care to Explore

1. Spiritual Nourishment (The Foundation)
Prioritize time with God that isn’t just preparation for counseling others.
Daily Scripture reading and prayer focused on your relationship with Christ.
Regular Sabbath rest—true cessation from work and ministry demands.
Personal confession, repentance, and receiving God’s grace (not just dispensing it).

2. Emotional and Relational Boundaries
Many Christian helpers struggle with over-giving. Healthy boundaries protect both you and those you serve.
Learn to say “no” to others without guilt or remorse.
Build a small circle of trusted accountability partners or mentors (outside of your clients).
Process your own emotions and stories in safe, confidential spaces.
3. Physical and Mental Health
Prioritize sleep, nutrition, and movement.
Consider professional counseling or coaching for yourself when needed.
Limit exposure to secondary trauma through healthy debriefing practices.

4. Community and Support
Isolation is one of the biggest risks for Christian helpers. Stay connected to a local church, small group, or peer network where you can be ministered to, not just minister.

Reflection Questions for This Month

• Where am I most tempted to run on empty?
• What one rhythm of rest or spiritual discipline could I strengthen this week?
• Who in my life is allowed to speak truth and grace into my own struggles?

Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship. When you are spiritually and emotionally healthy, you’re better able to point others to the true Source of healing and hope: Jesus Christ.