Touchstone Counseling

Sharon A note from Sharon Egert

"O storm-battered city, troubled and desolate!
I will rebuild you on a foundation of sapphires
and make the walls of your houses from precious jewels.
I will make your towers of sparkling rubies
and your gate and walls of shining gems."
Isaiah 54: 11,12

Welcome to Touchstone Ministries. Do you need a safe person to talk to? Are you feeling confused or discouraged? Are you having relationship struggles, need someone to listen to you, or have a bad habit you want to break?

Touchstone Counseling provides one-on-one counseling free of charge to both the church family and the greater Kelowna community. We have a team of counselors ready and willing to provide emotional support.

For more information or to make an appointment, feel free to download our brochure or call Madeline at 762-0682 ext. 116. (ministry assistant to Sharon Egert, counseling supervisor).

WE PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR:

Discouragement
Abuse
Anger
Anxiety
Depression
Relationships
Addictions
Grief and Loss
Accountability
Self-esteem
Stress
Parenting
Co-dependency
Gender-Identity

WHO WE ARE

We are a team of trained Christians and members of Evangel Church, called and gifted in the counselling ministry. Each of us have at least a Level 2 Lay Counsellors Training Certificate. Sharon Egert provides oversight to the counselling team.

WHAT TO EXPECT

When you call, we will take your name, number and the reason for your call. We will give you further information and answer your questions. If you would like to proceed with counseling, one of our team members will call you back within a few days to make an appointment.

All counselling takes place at Evangel Church. Sessions last 50 minutes. After 6 sessions, progress and goals are looked at and further counselling needs will be considered.

All information is held in strictest confidence!

Counselling is free of charge

If you would like to make a donation, you can do this with the church receptionist at your convenience.

FUTURE EVENTS

CHRISTIAN 12-STEP SUPPORT GROUP...
A new group will begin meeting on Tuesday April 29 at 7:00 PM here at Evangel in the Usher's Room. If you are struggling to manage any attitude or behavior that seems to be controlling your life, this group is for you. This group is open to both men and women and is considered an "Open Group" which means that you can come and go as your schedule permits. If you have any other questions about this group, please call Evangel Church at 762-0682 ext. 106.

MEET OUR COUNSELLORS

Marty Luksts
Has been a self-employed air-craft mechanic for 34 years. He has been married 27 years and has 2 adult and 2 younger children.

Mary Hardy
Has her Early Childhood Education diploma and has worked in the field for 16 years. She also has a Christian Education Degree from Berean Bible College. She has been married for 38 years, has 2 married children and 2 grandchildren.

Sharon Sharon Egert
Is a Registered Professional Counsellor in BC. She has her Bachelor of Social Work degree and is a Level 1 Certified Addictions Counsellor. She has been married for 26 years and has 3 adult children.

Tarja Jardine
Is an Administrative Assistant for a local non-profit missions agency. She has received training as a 100 Huntley St. Phone Counsellor and is currently on Evangel's Inner Healing Prayer Team. She has been married for 25 years and has 3 adult sons.

Tony Smid
Has a certificate in Christian Counselling and Marriage and Family Ministry. She has also trained as an Inner Healing Prayer Counsellor. Prior to this she was a Registered Nurse in Holland. She has been married for 40 years, has 5 children and 10 grandchildren.