Richard D. Dobbins Institute of Ministry

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Foundations for Living

You get a different view of a parade when you see it from the Goodyear blimp than when you try to see it through a knot hole in a fence. Life is like that! In these 5 lessons, Dr. Dobbins will teach you the importance of shifting your view of life from the knot hole in today’s secular fence to seeing your life from God’s perspective. The five lessons in this module are designed to give you a clearer understanding of the integration of theology and psychology. They are intended to help you enable people to develop a biblically sound and mentally healthy Christian faith. They also provide you with the philosophical, theological and psychological perspectives underlying the teaching modules that follow.

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101 Expanding Our Search for Truth - $49.95

This is the most important lesson in this module. For centuries, Science and Faith have battled each other over the definition of “truth.” Both can deny you the validity of the other’s point of view. In this lesson you will learn how both Faith and Science can hinder as well as enrich your search for truth. I will be sharing with you my model for integrating Faith and Science. You will then be able to understand how both these approaches to truth can enhance your life.
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102 The Healing of the Universe - $49.95

Is the effect of Christ's death limited to this small planet or does it impact the entire universe? If so, what are some of the universal dimensions of Christ's finished work and why are they so important to us? You will be challenged to explore these and other questions that reflect on what Christ meant when, from the cross, He said, "It is finished."
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103 The Healing of the Mind - $49.95

The mind is the interface between the world of matter and spirit in human beings. It is not a physical organ. In attempting to better understand the relationships among the mind, brain and body the following questions are addressed in this lesson. How does the mind relate to the brain? What are some of the mind's function? How does the mind direct the brain in defining who we are? What are some of the spiritual forces at work in the mind/brain? How do these forces affect the problem-solving, decision-making functions of our daily lives?
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104 Becoming a New Person in Christ - $49.95

What does it mean to be "born again?" How does this experience relate to a person's mental health? What is to be different about the way the "born-again" person pursues the decision-making, problem-solving tasks of life?
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105 The Mental Health Benefits of Sanctification - $49.95

I cannot over-stress the importance of this lesson! It contains the theological pre-suppositions on which I base my approach to counseling. You will get acquainted with my Healing Of The Mind model for integrating the dynamic, cognitive and behavioral theories of personality and psychotherapy with commonly held Evangelical theological positions. You will be introduced to my Wheel Of Experience model that traces the path in your mind to sensations that follow in producing your attitudes and behavior. "Praying Through" is explained step-by-step as a practical way of changing how you choose to talk to yourself about the hurts and pains of life. "Divine" and "Demonic" potential are explained in practical ways. This lesson defines and establishes the Christian counselor's role as a specialist in applied sanctification.

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Earn A Certificate Of Completion

When you complete each lesson, you will receive an e-certificate as well as a downloadable PDF certificate ready to print!