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Rev. Dr. Kohen's book, "Proactive Pastoral Counseling: An Intrapersonal Approach for Cultivating Christian Formation," tackles the modern challenges that Christians face today, especially the waning of spiritual leadership and scriptural knowledge within the church. Created by the Rev. Dr. Kohen, the Christian Integrative Therapeutic (CIT) method, known as Proactive Pastoral Counseling (PPC), integrates the Christian Intrapersonal Formation (CIF) training program, which seeks to nurture Christian intrapersonal development by aligning believers' mindsets with Christ's attitude, as depicted in Philippians 2:1-5.
The CIF process includes a four-step program aimed at assisting individuals and church communities in resolving intrapersonal conflicts through scriptural reflection, as Paul suggests in Romans 12:2. The steps are: 1) Identifying the Problem, 2) Seeking Scripture, 3) Applying Spiritual Application(s), and 4) Challenging Irrational Thinking. Through this process, believers learn to reinterpret their life narratives by transitioning from self-centered egoism, morality, and relativism to scriptural thought, fostering spiritual advancement towards God, in Christ.
Rev. Dr. Kohen emphasizes the importance of viewing oneself through God's perspective, which transforms self-perception and behavior. The CIF program encourages believers to engage deeply with Scripture, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide and empower their thoughts and actions, emphasized by Paul in 2 Corinthians 2:13. Key biblical verses such as Romans 12:2 and 2 Corinthians 3:4 is highlighted to reinforce the necessity of renewing the mind and relying on God’s Word and the transformative power of the Holy Spirit to help others manage and cope with internal conflict.
Ultimately, the Christian Intrapersonal Formation (CIF) training program calls for a return to Christ-centered living and leadership within the church, and all Christian leaders, urging pastors and believers alike to let go of secular influences and embrace biblical thinking for true spiritual transformation. The CIF workbook serves as a practical tool for individuals, large church programs, pastors and pastoral counselors, small groups, Chaplains and even clinical counselors to navigate this transformative journey, fostering a deeper walk with Christ and a renewed sense of purpose and faith in themselves, and others.
For more information on the missionary work and ministry of Rev. Dr. Kohen and Grace Ministries for Christ, please view the video links below:
*To watch a 2-minute video giving a brief overview of PPC and CIF, please click this link: https://youtu.be/1-FpircnOrM?si=pbD9zYq5K9RD3sUw.
*To learn more about taking the CIF challenge, watch this 4-minute video: https://youtu.be/KTnOxv-JBQI.
*For a deeper look into PPC and the CIF training program, please watch this 9-minute video: https://youtu.be/WVQri4LDN34?si=LN-q8x0-Hc4LxbDh.
*For a breakdown on the PPC approach, the CIF four-step program, and the ministry efforts of Rev. Dr. Kohen and Grace Ministries for Christ, watch this 9-minute video using this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRsq_JrBcDo.