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.
New from New Growth PressBring this care to your church
I’m glad to preach, teach, and train, or to help your leaders think through counseling ministry and care.
Written for the wounded, and those who care for them
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.
Book · New Growth Press · Foreword by Jonathan Holmes
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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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Practical writing on building a counseling culture, caring for the abused, and rebuilding trust after church hurt.
Sermons & teaching
Messages on care, community, and the gospel from Sunday services.
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.
Video
After Church Hurt with Tim St. John
SOLA Leaders' Podcast · Episode 18
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Video
An Interview with Timothy St. John
After Church Hurt · Author interview
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Audio
Hope + Help for Engaging Church Hurt
Hope + Help Podcast · with Christine Chappell
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Audio
Navigating Church Hurt & Spiritual Abuse
Speak the Truth · Episode 164
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Audio
Tim St. John on Counseling Care
The BCC Podcast · 15:14
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Interview
Compassion and Care for the Hurt
New Growth Press · Author Q&A
ListenHe will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms.Isaiah 40:11
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.