Counseling Pastor  ·  Author

Care for the church, and the wounded in it.

Walking with people through the care and comfort of Christ, and helping local churches grow a counseling culture where the truth is spoken in love.

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Books

Written for the wounded, and those who care for them

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After Church Hurt

Healing in the Care of the Good Shepherd

Compassion and hope for those hurt in emotionally and spiritually damaging church cultures, and a path toward healing under the care of the Good Shepherd.

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Uncovering Domestic Abuse

Knowing What to Look For

A concise guide for pastors, counselors, and friends on recognizing the signs of domestic abuse and responding with wisdom and care.

Minibook · New Growth Press

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Articles

For pastors, counselors, and the people they care for

Practical writing on building a counseling culture, caring for the abused, and rebuilding trust after church hurt.

Abuse Prevention Starts in the Heart of the PastorSOLA Network·2025 Counseling the Victim IdentityBiblical Counseling Coalition·Mar 2026 Learning to Trust Again: Rebuilding Community After Church HurtBiblical Counseling Coalition·May 2025 Preaching that Promotes a Counseling CultureBiblical Counseling Coalition·Nov 2024 Burnout Inventory for CounselorsBiblical Counseling Coalition·Jan 2021
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Sermons

Sermons & teaching

Messages on care, community, and the gospel from Sunday services.

Philippians 4:1-5

Agree in the Lord

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Caring for One Another

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Kindness

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Interviews & Podcasts

Conversations on church hurt and care

Tim in conversation about After Church Hurt, spiritual abuse, and building a culture of care. A mix of video and audio.

After Church Hurt with Tim St. JohnVideo

After Church Hurt with Tim St. John

SOLA Leaders' Podcast · Episode 18

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An Interview with Timothy St. John

After Church Hurt · Author interview

Watch Hope + Help for Engaging Church HurtAudio

Hope + Help for Engaging Church Hurt

Hope + Help Podcast · with Christine Chappell

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Navigating Church Hurt & Spiritual Abuse

Speak the Truth · Episode 164

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Tim St. John on Counseling Care

The BCC Podcast · 15:14

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Compassion and Care for the Hurt

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He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms.
Isaiah 40:11
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Timothy St. John About

Hi, I'm Tim

I serve as the Counseling Pastor at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance, CA, where I have the joy of walking with people through the care and comfort of Christ.

My heart is to see gospel-centered counseling grow in local churches so that every community grows more like Christ by speaking the truth in love. My hope is that this space helps you care for your church and draw near to the Shepherd who loves you.

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