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Covenant Care and Counseling Ministry (CCCM)
Covenant takes seriously God’s desire to come alongside one another in order to bear one another’s burdens in love (Ephesians 4:1-2 and Galatians 6:2). One way to do that is through our lay counseling ministry (trained non-licensed counselor) that provides help for those going through challenging circumstances of all kinds – transitions, losses, relational difficulties and so forth. We offer the support of trained counselors who will walk alongside you and support you in emotional, spiritual and practical ways. We will also provide outside resources if needed. Our understanding is that the Holy Spirit is ultimately the One who comforts, guides, supports and teaches us, but that He often uses people (albeit imperfect) to convey His grace and truth to one another.
If you are interested in a confidential, no-fee appointment at the church office, or to arrange a telephone conversation, email laycounseling@covenantchicago.org and we will respond quickly. Your inquiry is confidential.
Who Is CCCM?
Michele Dillon (Director) – Michele is a long-time member of Covenant where she’s served in Women’s Ministries, leading small groups and mentoring. She received a MA in Counseling Ministries from Trinity Divinity School and completed a year in the Spiritual Formation and leadership graduate program at Spring Arbor in Michigan. She is also a spiritual director and is currently on staff at The Transformational Listening Center of Chicago. Michele is married to David and has two grown daughters – Lauren and Caroline.
Jeanie Hoover - Jeanie is a spiritual director and Founder and Director of The Transformational Listening Center of Chicago. She has a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Leadership and she has worked as adjunct faculty at both Spring Arbor and North Park Universities. She’s been a member of Covenant since its inception and has been a teacher mentor and small group leader over the years. She is married to David and has three grown children – Kelley, Lindsay and Adam. Jeanie passionately pursues the reality of the Kingdom of God in her life.
Beth Reece - Beth is a Manager of Chaplaincy at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She studied at North Park Seminary and finished her Masters of Divinity at Loyola University with a special emphasis on pastoral counseling and grieving. A founding member of Covenant, she presently serves as head of Women’s Mentoring. She is a trained spiritual director. Prior to her calling in hospital pastoral care, she worked for 25 years as a commodities broker for commercial grain clients. She is married to Barry.
In the event that you desire to meet with a male counselor please indicate that in your email and we will direct you to a specific pastor or church elder.
Reading Suggestions:
The following is a suggested topical reading list. We're providing it as a resource for those who may be interested in exploring a particular issue in depth. These are all books that someone on the Care and Counseling team has read, and where we were able we have provided notes about the suggestions.
As with any almost any list of books by different authors on disparate subjects, we'd like to provide this one with a caveat. While we hope that these books are helpful, it's important to see them as starting points rather than the final word on any of these subjects. We don't agree with or endorse everything in every one of these books; indeed, some of these books disagree with each other! So, please read them with discernment and care as well as anticipation for the benefit they will bring.
-Pastor Aaron Baker
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