My Reading List for Class – Join me on my journey.

Posted by Jake Rasmussen | Posted in Books, Education, Seminary | Posted on 30-08-2010

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I thought I would post my reading list this semester for my seminary class.  It is Pastoral Counseling taught locally.  I’m exited for sure.  If you would like, pick a book or two and join me in this journey!

Adams, Jay E. How to Help People Change: The Four-Step Biblical Process. Grand Rapids, MI:
Zondervan, 1986.

Anderson, Neil T., Zuehlke, Terry E., & Zuehlke, Julianne S. Christ Centered Therapy: The

Practical Integration of Theology and Psychology. (2000) Grand Rapids, MI:

Zondervan.

Benner, David G. Strategic Pastoral Counseling: A Short-Term Structured Model, 2nd ed.

(1992)Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic.

Young, Mark E. Learning the Art of Helping: Building Blocks and Techniques [with DVD], 4th

ed. (2008) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall

Dryden, Windy, DiGuiseppe, Raymond & Neenan, Michael. (2003) A Primer on Rational

Emotive Behavior Therapy, 2d ed. Champaign, IL: Research Press.

Allen, Jon G. (1999). Coping With Trauma: A Guide to Self-Understanding. Washington, DC:

American Psychological Association.

Allendar, Dan B. (1990). The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual

Abuse (Rev.). Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress.

Atkinson, Donald R., Morten, George & Sue, Derald Wing. (1998). Counseling American

Minorities (5th ed.). Boston, MA: McGraw Hill.

Backus, William & Chapian, Marie. (2000). Telling Yourself the Truth. Minneapolis, MN:

Bethany House.

Clinebell, Howard. (1984). Basic Types of Pastoral Care & Counseling. Nashville, TN:

Abingdon Press.

Clinton, Tim & Sibcy, Gary. (2002). Attachments: Why You Love, Feel and Act the Way You Do.

Brentwood, TN: Integrity.

Clinton, Timothy & Ohlschlager, George, Eds. (2002). Competent Christian Counseling for the

21st Century. Colorado Springs, CO: Water Brook.

Collins, Gary R. (2001). The Biblical Basis of Christian Counseling for People Helpers: Relating

the Basic Teachings of Scripture to People’s Problems. Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress.

Corey, Gerald. (2001). Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy. Belmont, CA:

Brooks/Cole.

Crabb, Larry. (1988). Real Change is Possible-If You’re Willing to Start from the Inside-Out.

Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress.

Egan, Gerard. (2002). The Skilled Helper: A Problem-Management and Opportunity- Development Approach to Helping, 7th ed. Pacific Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.

Glasser, William. (1998). Choice Theory: A New Psychology of Personal Freedom. New York,

NY: HarperCollins.

Glasser, William. (2000). Counseling With Choice Theory: The New Reality Therapy. New

York, NY: HarperCollins.

Harley, Willard F. Jr. (1994). His Needs Her Needs: Building an Affair-proof Marriage. Grand

Rapids, MI: Revell.

Herman, Judith. (1997). Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence from Domestic Abuse

to Political Terror. New York, NY: Basic Books.

Icenogle, Gareth Weldon. (1994). Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry: An

Integrational Approach. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

James, Richard K. & Gilliland, Burl E. (2003). Theories and Strategies in Counseling &

Psychotherapies, (5th ed.). Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.

Jones, Stanton L. & Butman, Richard E. (1991). Modern Psychotherapies: A Comprehensive

Christian Appraisal. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press.

Kottler, Jeffrey A. & Brown, Robert W. (2000). Introduction to Therapeutic Counseling: Voices

from the Field (4th ed.). Belmond, CA: Brooks/Cole.

McGee, Robert S. (1998). The Search for Significance. Nashville, TN: W Publishing Group.

McMinn, Mark R. & Phillips, Timothy R. (Eds.). (2001). Care for the Soul. Downers Grove, IL:

InterVarsity Press.

McMinn, Mark R. (1996). Psychology, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling.

Wheaton, IL: Tyndale.

Miller, William R. (1999). Integrating Spirituality Into Treatment: Resources for Practitioners.

Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.

Moreland, J. P. & Ciocci, David M. (1993). Christian Perspective On Being Human: A

Multidisciplinary Approach to Integration. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker.

Parrott, Les. (2000). Helping the Struggling Adolescent: A Guide to Thirty-Six Common

Problems for Counselors, Pastors, and Youth Workers. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan.

Richards, P. Scott & Bergin, Allen E. (Eds.) (2000). Handbook of Psychotherapy and Religious

Diversity. Washington DC: American Psychological Association.

Sue, Derald Wing & Sue, David. (1999). Counseling the Culturally Different: Theory and

Practice (3rd ed.). New York, NY: Wiley.

Wright, Norman H. (1992). The Premarital Counseling Handbook. Chicago, IL: Moody.

Wright, Norman H. (1995). Marriage Counseling: A Practical Guide for Pastors and

Counselors. Ventura, CA: Regal Books.

My Greatest Desire for Epic Church is…

Posted by Jake Rasmussen | Posted in Blogging, Church Planting, Community Transformation, Epic Church, Quote | Posted on 07-08-2010

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My greatest desire isn’t to see Epic Church become great; rather to be used by Jesus in a movement to see the Gospel transform the lives of all people within our city.

We are in part 2 of our Membership Series at Epic Church titled: Growing a Movement.  As I have prepared for this series it is totally humbling as I notice all my short comings as it relates to growing a movement which would transform my city and the nations.  This week is about Giving Ourselves Away.  It sounds good.  I mean it is a great title for a sermon but making it become reality is going to be HARD work.  But by the grace of God I pray the Holy Spirit will use those connected to Epic Church to transform their communities by enabling them to give themselves away.

Personality Style

Posted by Jake Rasmussen | Posted in Blogging, Leadership | Posted on 02-08-2010

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Someone sent me a link to take a Personality Style Profile. http://www.personalitystyle.com/

I enjoy these things SO much that I want to encourage you to take the same test and you can post your results here as a comment or create an email and email me the results.  I would love to get to know you better.

Here is my results, do you think this is me?

Your Personality Style Preview:

Relationships play a key role in Jake’s life, he tends to be a very trusting individual, he enjoys making new friends and developing new relationships. He often finds himself involved in many things at once and loves social functions. Jake enjoys encouraging those around him. People see him as a person who frequently inspires others.

A very creative person, Jake is often willing to seek out new solutions to problems. He is self motivated and will often work at a fast pace to accomplish his goals. Jake likes new challenges and he is usually able to make decisions easily, even under pressure.

Jake takes a flexible approach in his dealings with others and he is willing to pursue different avenues to maintain good relationships. While he is patient and will not usually rush, Jake is not afraid to actively seek new solutions if previous methods do not fit the current situation.

Jake is uninhibited in trying new things and prefers going by his feelings rather than just the facts. He is not afraid to try things, and may even do things in unique or unproven ways. Jake prefers to let others handle much of the detail work associated with his endeavors, preferring to focus on the creative and innovative aspect of the task.