Church Partnerships
The identity and mission of Tuscaloosa Christian Counseling is closely tied to that of churches. The primary purpose of the Center is to provide mental health services and education resources in partnership with the ongoing healing ministries of local churches.
Partner churches support the Center through their prayers and finances. The Center offers services to these churches at competitive rates.
What does Tuscaloosa Christian Counseling offer to its partner churches?
to provide regular materials (newsletters, brochures, posters, bulletin inserts, etc.) for use by the church to highlight the Center’s presence.to offer at no charge one seminar/workshop a year – assuming topic, timing, staff availability, etc. can be worked out. to give a brief annual presentation to the congregation during worship to increase awareness of the Center and to present a certificate of appreciation for partnership in the ministry.to make every effort to provide quick appointments for direct referrals (typically in five business days or less).to have informal telephone consultations with pastors, if desired, for parish counseling concerns.to offer a unique counseling facility, an extension of the ministry of the church, to enhance pastoral care.to offer premarital assessments for three couples at no charge each year.What does the Center ask of its partner churches?
to actively promote the Center’s services to congregants by using the Center’s bulletin inserts, posters, brochures, etcto host one workshop per year led by a Center staff member, given that arrangements of topic, timing, staff availability, etc. can be worked out.to provide the opportunity at a Sunday worship service for a brief annual presentation.to refer parishioners to the Center, when appropriate.to endorse the Center as an extension of the church’s counseling ministry.to make a qualifying annual contribution (choosing one of the three levels).to support and pray for the work of the Center. Levels of Available Partnerships
Level One
The congregation receives 10 hours of counseling.
In addition, it receives the non-billable services (workshop and three Premarital Assessments).
The annual cost is $1200.
Level Two
The congregation receives 15 hours of counseling.
In addition, it receives the non-billable services (workshop and three Premarital Assessments).
The annual cost is $1700.
Level Three
The congregation receives 20 hours of counseling.
In addition, it receives the non-billable services (Workshop and three Premarital Assessments).
The annual cost is $2200.
Tuscaloosa Christian Counseling
519 Energy Center Blvd.
Energy Center Office Park, Suite 1103
Northport, AL 35473
205-752-7557
