余慧莹传道 (Ps Phoebe Yee) 余慧莹传道在马来西 Plenary 3 : The Care of Souls and Church-Based Christian his conference seeks to impart both theological Rev Dr Voon Choon Khing has varied stations in life, 亚学神学院 (Seminari Theoloji Malaysia) 完成其道学 Counselling 学士学位，因看见家庭会影响一个人而去香港伯特 and psychological knowledge and skills to whether as a nurse, midwife, missionary, social worker, The “Soul Care Commission” is the Biblical mandate which calls T 利神学院考取其基督教婚姻与家庭治疗硕士学位 help Christian counsellors to be more effective in librarian, counselor, teacher, and spiritual director, they Christ’s followers to provide care for others as a primary expression 和临床牧关教育证书。回马国后在马来西亚圣经学 helping others heal past hurts, uncover unconscious are merely creative expressions of God’s primary call of the Gospel. Counselling is an example of the care the church is 院 (Bible College of Malaysia) 教授辅导课程，同时 hindrances and draw upon God for ultimate on her as His beloved. She took early retirement from called to provide. A theology of church-based Christian counselling 是 Rekindle Centre for Systemic Therapy 的治疗师。本身是香港专 resources to manage adversities and grow more lecturing at Seminari Theoloji Malaysia to focus on emerges that inspires the church to provide counselling as a ministry spiritual direction & retreat work that has evolved into the Contemplative 业辅导协会的会员 (HKPCA)，并继续取其美国婚姻及家庭治疗学会 and that drives the purpose of the ministry of counselling. into His image during various stages of life. Companions Spiritual Direction Training Program (CCSDTP) in Nov (AAMFT)之认证。 The conference features 3 plenaries and 6 2017. She authored Discerning God in our Life: The Dance of Two Wills Panel Discussion Patrick Cheng has been in Christian full-time ministry in workshops, including one workshop in Mandarin She is grateful for her husband Dr Chow Heap Yeong (Obstetrician & Gynaecologist) a fellow pilgrim in this faith journey, to grow together both the church and para-church context for more than A time where conferees can ask questions on Christian counselling by Christian counsellors who are experienced in in God’s delight, becoming conduits of God’s love and grace in our three decades. He is the president of NACC Malaysia. He in general or on issues related to the sessions. Conferees are advised their respective fields. generation. is a part-time lecturer at a local university and a licensed to submit their questions ahead of time to facilitate collation and counsellor at a professional counselling center, helping preparation of answers. Dr. Edmund Ng is a former pastor and business CEO clients on both individual and couple therapy. He also and now a licensed counsellor, grief therapist and conducts talks and workshops on emotional excellence, counselling skills, Workshops: psychotherapist in private practice. Besides his business strong marriages and smart parenting. He holds a Bachelor in Theology, a 1. A Distinctively Christian Psychology: Theory and qualifications, he also did doctoral-level studies in Master in Pastoral Counselling and a Master in Counselling. He has been Application (Dr Marty Goehring) Speakers: practical theology and psychodynamic counselling. He married for over 30 years and has two grown-up sons. Many Christian counsellors long for a theoretical frame of reference is one of the three Asians holding a USA certification as to support the seamless integration of Christian spirituality into the Dr Marty Goehring is a licensed clinical psychologist a Fellow in Thanatology (ADEC). In the years 2011-17, he served as the practice of counselling. A distinctively Christian psychology, rooted and the director of Formation Counseling Services Founding President of the National Association of Christian Counselors in the Bible as the primary text for soul change and in a Christian (FCS) since 1994. He has been providing therapy for Malaysia and he is presently their Advisor. In 2017, he was elected view of persons, provides that frame of reference. Both theoretical the first President of the newly formed Asian Christian Counselors individual adults and couples for 33 years. He holds Plenary 1: Spiritual Formation as the Goal of Christian Counselling and applied aspects of the Christian Psychology Model will be a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and a Master of Arts Association. Edmund has written two books entitled The TIME Approach emphasized. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is to Grief Support, An Easy Technique for Every Christian (published in USA) Based on Scripture, Christ’s followers believe that ultimate fulfilment is found in manifesting God’s glory, and that there is no better way to also an ordained Cumberland Presbyterian minister and an adjunct and Discovering What God’s Word is Telling us Psychologically, Perspective 2. Establishing Christ-Empowered Counselling in the Local from an Eastern Mindset. manifest God’s glory than becoming like His Son. This rightly places faculty member at Richmont Graduate University (Atlanta). Dr Church (Brian Burnett) Goehring’s special interest areas include spiritual formation, anxiety, being formed into the image of Christ as the goal of the Christ life, and, Churches inspired to provide Christian counselling services often depression, marital therapy, and pre-engagement counselling Jochebed Isaacs is a Clinical Psychologist and Director therefore, as the goal of Christian counselling. Seeing counselling as cum Senior Supervisor at Early Autism Project (EAP) a tool for spiritual formation has spiritually empowering implications. lack the practical knowledge necessary to establish such a ministry. Options for building a counselling ministry within the local church Brian G. Burnett is a professional engineer with a Malaysia. She completed her Master of Clinical are considered with an emphasis on practical aspects of organization, bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Civil Engineering. Psychology at University Kebangsaan Malaysia and Plenary 2 : Discernment in Christian Counselling administration, and service delivery. One option is highlighted as the Mr. Burnett recently retired after 34 years with a civil her Bachelor of Psychology at Curtin University of To make reliable discernment for making life-giving choices involves most effective in reaching all persons and as the most closely tied to engineering company. From 2003 to 2017, he served Technology. She is a committed Christian and together knowing God, knowing self and knowing the enemy of our souls. the mission of the church. as the company’s President/CEO with responsibilities with her family, they are a part of the Kingdomcity church family. Discernment of spirits effectively means discerning which spirit is at for strategic planning and building the firm’s Jochebed has trained parents, therapists, and professionals on a variety work in a given moment: the Holy Spirit, our human spirit or the evil 3. Living True to the Christian Family Portrait (Jochebed Issacs) business throughout the Southwestern U.S. Mr. of topics including Diagnosing Autism, Introduction to Autism, Applied spirits. The ultimate purpose of discerning God in our life is to live Burnett has served as a founding member of the Board of Directors Behavioural Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trial Teaching, Play and Social Skills, out our dignity and destiny in Christ as God’s beloved children by In today’s day and age with access to screen time and the internet of Formation Counseling Services, now serving as Chairman of the Communication & Language and developing positive behaviour support the Holy Spirit for God’s glory. This plenary seeks to cover some key from as young as 18 months old, good old traditional and Board. He applies his talents for strategic planning and business plans. She has been invited to speak in many different settings (including biblical principles that help us become a wise and discerning person ‘conservative’ Christian values will be challenged, mocked and stolen development to furthering FCS’ mission to partner with churches universities, schools, public lectures and corporate organisations) in by being intentional in living a disciplined life after God’s desire for at a very early age. How can we teach our young ones the deep and to provide counselling services that transform lives, strengthen the different parts of Malaysia as well as in Cambodia and Brunei. our eternal good. meaningful values and principles that God intended for us to stay in church, and change communities. relationship with Him and to do all that He has called us to do? How can we teach our young ones to make the right choices amidst being bombarded with totally opposing information? This workshop seeks Programme Registration Form to look beyond the perfect family portrait and to teach as well as to 7 Sept (Fri) 8 Sept (Sat) NACC National Conference 2018 demonstrate truly who Jesus is, the beauty of His presence and the National 8.30 am – 9.00 am Registration Association power of His Kingdom both in our public and our private lives. Name (Datuk/Dr/Rev/Ps/Mr/Ms) 9.00 am – 9.15 am Welcome & Worship Worship of Christian 4. Managing Strong Emotions in Marital Conflicts 9.15 am – 10.30 am Spiritual Formation as The Care of Souls and _______________________________________________ Counsellors (NACC) (Patrick Cheng) the Goal of Christian Church-Based Christian Malaysia Counselling Counselling Being happily married does not mean that the absence of quarrels. Address_________________________________________ While conflicts often result in tense emotions and hurtful comments, – Dr Marty Goehring – Dr Marty