Church on the Couch, Elaine Martens Hamilton
Church on the Couch, Elaine Martens Hamilton
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Church on the Couch
Does the Church Need Therapy?

Author: Elaine Martens Hamilton, Pete Scazzero

Narrator: Sarah Rutan

Unabridged: 5 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Zondervan

Published: 02/02/2010

Synopsis

Though most church leaders crave authenticity in their congregations, most also know it is an elusive goal. People by nature are self-protective. And although the gospel message that we are all sinners saved by grace ought to make people more real, the truth is many of our churches are plagued by fakeness. This inauthenticity hinders spiritual and emotional health and maturity. So what’s a church leader to do?The key, says Elaine Hamilton, is to go beyond talking about doing things differently. We have to act and live differently. It begins with leaders; the people will follow. We need to tell the truth about who we really are, and then provide forums for others to do the same. Church on the Couch helps you take practical steps toward changing the culture of your church. As the masks come off, the healing and growth will begin.

About Elaine Martens Hamilton

Elaine Hamilton (MA, Bethel Seminary) is a licensed marriage and family therapist at Family Consultation Service in San Diego, California. She is a speaker at women’s and marriage retreats and has previously worked in youth ministry. She is the author of Come With Me: An invitation to Break Down the Wall between You and God (coauthored with Kathy Escobar) and Leave the Mud and Learn to Soar: A Workbook for Women Who Want to Get Unstuck in Their Relationship with God and Others.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Rebecca on May 16, 2023

A must read of any church leader that is truly wanting people to grow their faith and emotional health.......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on August 12, 2016

Great book about being real and authentic at church and in life. It's about applying theology-- biblical concepts to everyday life. We each want to be known and accepted. How do we do this at home? With friends? At church? How do we intentionally create safe spaces for learning to be more like Jesus.......more

Goodreads review by Di on October 24, 2010

This is a good book with some interesting and informative looks at what is lacking in the Church today, and what to do about it. It seems to be more slanted towards those in formal "ministry" positions, and I suggest will be harder to implement in churches which do not really have a structure like t......more

Goodreads review by Jen on September 19, 2011

I really adore Elaine as a human and was fortunate to take a class from her at Bethel. I also enjoy her voice as a writer in this book. A great, quick read for those of us in faith communities, especially those in leadership. Elaine uses her "helping" skills to shed light on some of the very real is......more

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