Our Mission
The counseling ministry at North Hills exists to help hurting people through the loving and patient process of restorative discipleship.
Services Offered
NOTE: All services are offered for those who are members or regular attenders of North Hills.
Individual Counseling
Compassionate counseling is offered for most spiritual, emotional and relational struggles. This counseling emphasizes the provision of grace through the gospel of Jesus Christ in the midst of sin and suffering.
Premarital Counseling
Classes are offered twice annually that cover a wide array of topics targeted for those who are soon-to-be married. Private premarital counseling with a pastor, elder or trained lay couple is also offered.
Marriage Mentoring
Marriage mentoring pairs an experienced couple with a younger couple for year-long discipleship and mentoring. Couples are encouraged to meet regularly for a meal in a casual setting to provide opportunity for encouragement and informal discussion about topics related to Christian marriage. This is not intended as a substitute for formal marriage counseling.
Counseling Groups
These groups are gender-specific, short-term, Spirit-dependent, gospel-centered small groups, led by trained leaders who intentionally guide participants into careful examination of their own hearts in light of the person and work of Jesus, with the goal of seeing God produce in them deep repentance and renewed, joyful worship.
Financial Coaching
Guidance in biblical financial management is available for individuals, couples, or entire families. Assistance is provided with setting up a financial plan that focuses on biblical stewardship of financial resources.
Family Counseling
Assistance is provided to an entire family. This counseling focuses on developing a biblical foundation for family relationships, including establishing roles, conflict resolution strategies, and healthy communication.
Marriage Counseling
Featured Events
Counseling Staff
Jim Phillips
Pastor of Marriage Ministries
Email: jimp@northhillschurch.com
Bio
Jim has been counseling since 1985. His background includes coaching on the college level and counseling/discipleship in the church, at a university, and in a community counseling ministry. Jim earned his Master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling at Northland International University. He especially loves it when married couples more fully comprehend how God uses each other to grow and sanctify one another. Jim & Marie have been married for 42 years. They have three adult children and seven grandchildren.
Lynn Adams
Director of Crisis Counseling
Email: lynna@northhillschurch.com
Bio
Lynn Adams has been counseling for over 25 years in both private and public service organizations, including nearly a decade as a school counselor. She has been an active part of the counseling ministry at North Hills since she and her family began attending over 15 years ago. She has a Master’s degree in counseling, and is a licensed counselor in the state of South Carolina. Lynn is passionate about the gospel of Jesus Christ and earnestly desires to see God’s people flourish in their faith as they embrace God’s Big Story of redemption in their own lives. She is married to Mike and has one adult daughter.
Sheron Wallace
Counseling Office Manager
Email: sheronw@northhillschurch.com
Bio
Sheron Wallace has been working in the Counseling Ministry at North Hills for over5 years. She graduated from Clemson, and has had discipleship and crisis care training. She knows that we are all sinners in need of a Redeemer, and has a passion for walking alongside hurting people and watching as the grace and mercy of Jesus transforms hearts and lives. Sheron is married to Jack and has 5 children.
Types of Biblical Soul Care
Counseling, or “Soul Care” is not something that can always be categorized. God has made everyone in wonderfully unique (Ps. 139:14) ways and each being, created in God’s image faces different challenges. NHC desires to shepherd our people as best we can, with the Holy Spirit’s help.
There are no “levels” of counseling, but as each person presents with different care needs, NHC seeks to meet those needs in ways that are encouraging, effective and consistent with the truth of scripture.
Formative
Directive
Corrective
Intensive
Additional Community Contacts
Julie Valentine Center (Care following sexual assault)
Piedmont Women’s Center (Crisis Pregnancy & Abortion Recovery)
Shepherd’s Gate (Residential, Christ-centered recovery program for women)
Overcomers (Residential, Christ-centered recovery program for men)
Renewal (Long term transitional Christ-centered program for women)
NOTE: Contact the counseling office for referral to
additional community counseling ministries and resources.
Emergency Contact Info
If you or someone you know is in a crisis and in need of immediate care, please call 911 for help.
SC DSS Child Safety Abuse or Neglect Report – (864) 467-7750
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1 (800) 273-8255
National Domestic Violence Helpline -1 (800) 799-7233
Online Resources for Growth and Encouragement
The Gospel Coalition
Searchable sermons and articles
Desiring God
John Piper’s ministry, searchable sermons and topics
Westminster Bookstore
Online Christian bookstore
CCEF
Christian Counseling Education Foundation – Christ-centered counseling resources, including online classes, blogs and articles
New Growth Press
CCEF publishers – online Christian bookstore
Christ Hold Fast
A collection of blog posts and helpful articles from various ministries around the world
ACBC
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
