Care and Counseling

C A R E

(Compassion, Awareness, Redemption & Empathy)

Our mission is to offer CARE to the family of God and to our community.
We do this through a number of ministries which are detailed below. We endeavor to show CARE (Compassion, Awareness, Redemption and Empathy) to those we serve.

When we are broken and broken-hearted, we need the compassion of a loving God (Psalm 116:5); the awareness of our deepest need (Rom. 3:23); an understanding of the redemptive heart of God (Col. 1:13-14) and someone to partner with us who will demonstrate empathy (2 Tim. 3:16).

Counseling Ministries Available at EFCC

Crisis Counseling

Chip Whitman, EFCC's Pastor of Care & Counseling

Biblical Counseling

Kathy Moratto, Director of Biblical Counseling, including Set Free Christ-centered Recovery

Lay Counseling

A trained team of lay counselors are available to assist in finding biblical approaches to resolving emotional, behavioral or relational issues. Lay counselors are supervised by Kathy Moratto.

Living Free in Christ

Sharon Chapman, Director of Freedom In Christ Ministries. This ministry area offers a biblical approach to spiritual and emotional conflict through extended prayer and counsel. Don't miss our upcoming Truths That Transform Class - click here to find out more or to register online.

Marriage Mentors

Key contact: Kevin and Lynn Hall, (619) 994-0509
Provides couple-to-couple companioning through the challenges of married life on a weekly basis, helping couples to grow in Christian maturity. Click here for more details.

Premarital Counseling

Will and Linda McLennan - offering extensive eight-week sessions to prepare those considering marriage. All classes require a pastoral interview before entering the class. Cost: $80 per couple, plus an additional $35 for one online test. E-mail us for more details. (Classes are also available at Mission Hills Church in San Marcos. Please contact Lori Hopkins at 760-759-2233 for class location.)

Remarriage Counseling

Gordon and Amy Lynch - offering extensive 10-week sessions to those preparing for second marriages at EFCC. All classes require a pastoral interview before entering the class. Cost: $80 per couple, plus an additional $35 for one online test.

To make an appointment with any of the above counselors, please contact Cherryl Early at (760) 781-2108 or contact us via e-mail.

RESOLVE - Relational Wisdom 360 and Biblical Peacemaking

Judy Steidl - The mission of the RESOLVE Ministry Fellowship is to provide biblical resources for increased relational wisdom, compassionate conflict resolution, and biblical mediation, while uniting to serve God as peacemakers throughout the region. Click here to find out more.

CARE Workshops and Seminars

Click here to view a complete listing.

Additional Key Ministries

Contact Us

(760) 781-2108 | Click to e-mail us