our philosophy
There are three major counseling philosophies. First, there is the purely psychological model. This philosophy is the approach taken by those who do not incorporate faith as a foundational premise for counseling. The counselor may or may not be a believer.
Secondly, there is the "integration model". This model is a mixture of secular psychological theory (from the first model above) and may involve the use of Scripture. This is the approach taken by Christian counselors who believe secular psychological theory and Scripture can come together and compliment each other. This model sounds good on the surface, but there are significant problems that come with this approach.
Thirdly, there is the Biblical counseling model, which approaches counseling from a strictly biblical worldview, with the Scriptures as the sole and ultimate authority. Those who counsel from this philosophy believe that there is no need to supplement the truth of Scripture to provide help to the person receiving the counseling. It is from this model that CCM approaches all counseling. We believe a proper view and understanding of God, Scripture, self, and circumstances can make a big difference in how a person processes life.​​​
​​​​We believe the biblical model serves as a wonderful lens for the counseling process. However, this model has received much criticism through the years. Many believe biblical counseling is simplistic and very shallow. That criticism has sometimes been valid. Some counselors have been too quick to offer solutions without understanding what the issues are. Asking good questions and listening intently to a person's responses are a big part of the process, and Biblical counselors have not always taken the time necessary to do this. People are complex, and the counselor needs to take the time required to adequately understand what the person is experiencing, and what they have done privately to resolve the situation. Only after seeking to understand the person should the counselor begin to offer direction. At CCM, it is our desire to offer compassion, kindness, and true help from a Biblical worldview through the lens of Scripture.
"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work."
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)
"His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire."
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2 Peter 1:3-4 (ESV)
Two primary objectives guide the counseling philosophy at CCM:
Help those who come to CCM to know for sure that they have a personal relationship with God through His Son, Jesus Christ.
Equip them to grow in that relationship through the various circumstances of life.
our belief About marriage
We believe that marriage was instituted by God in Genesis 2:18-25 and reinforced throughout the New Testament in various places (Matthew 19; Ephesians 5; Colossians 3, etc.).
A biblical marriage is one that consists of a biologically born man and woman. Because God is the originator and designer of marriage, it is not to be distorted by current trends and ideologies.
For further information, please visit our "FAQ" page, or feel free to contact Dell through his email (dscanright@yahoo.com) or by phone (call or text: 817-453-9310).