LIFE IN THE LIGHT MINISTRIES
Christian Family Life Coaching / Counselling
28 Pauling Rd, Suburbs, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
Ph: +263 (29) 2230218 Cell: +263 78 489 5303
The Birth of Lighthouse Christian Counselling Centre
In July 2001 Lighthouse Christian Counselling Centre was birthed under the leadership of Jenni Searle as a service to God’s hurting children. Over the years and under the spiritual cover of Revival Centre Ministries, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe many people have been led to a place of healing and wholeness in Jesus Christ.
In 2011 we felt, however, that the Lord was prompting us to open the ministry up to the wider body of Christ in our city. This led to the material being compiled and fine-tuned before embarking on an open invitation for interested parties to sign up. Since 2012 we have trained a total of one hundred and forty eight people from twenty Churches. And so, by the grace of God, in 2017 we now stand on the threshold of a new season of healing and restoration that will grow from strength to strength in Bulawayo and beyond.
Journey to Wholeness
As the ministry progressed it became apparent that we were not counsellors in the traditional sense of the word. We recognised that we were merely facilitators, allowing the Holy Spirit to use us to point His hurting children back to the truth of His Word. We teach our clients what the Bible says about the physical, emotional and spiritual problems we face on a daily basis. We lead them to the cross in prayer, exchanging that which is not of the Lord, and replacing it with what He has for them. ‘Life in the Light’ Ministries draws from a vast expanse of tried and tested counselling and discipleship models from around the world as well as experiential local knowledge such as the extreme stress brought about through the difficult socioeconomic pressures exerted by life in Zimbabwe. Coupled with the foundation of the Word of God, the Holy Bible, we lean heavily on the leading of God’s Holy Spirit to illuminate each client’s specific journey to wholeness.
Vision, Mission and Ministry Values
Vision
To bring the healing of the human spirit and the soul (mind, will and emotions) back to the church where it belongs.
Mission
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Through one on one dialogue, seminars, practical assignments and discussion groups help people to identify where and when their lives deviated from God’s original plan for them.
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Teach people to align their lives with the Word of the Lord and experience the transformation, blessings and inner healing that come with obedience.
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To equip and empower people to discover who they are in Christ and what His plan and purpose for them is going forward.
Ministry values
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The Word of God - the ideal standard for life
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Jesus - the healer
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Family - an institution ordained by God
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Honesty and integrity
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Love, compassion and mercy
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Transparency and accountability