Maturing Leadership

For decades, Kirk and Melanie Lewis have ministered as a team, challenging people to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. As counselors they are committed to using Biblical principles to facilitate healing and liberate weary souls from emotional bondage. Their counsel is founded upon the belief that Jesus Christ is the center of well-being, that the Bible is the authority, and that psychology is the applied aspect of theology. Through consistent application of Biblical truths they have fostered a community of compassionate caregivers who strive to point others to find Christ relevant to every area of life.

Together Kirk and Melanie co-authored Desperate Dependency: Finding Christ Relevant to Every Area of Life. Their life message incorporated in this work serves as a counseling curriculum and spiritual growth model when teaching, tending, and training Christian ministers and workers. The mentoring and discipleship process has facilitated growth in countless people, many of whom now make up Desperately Dependent Community. While cultivating this community, those who have been ministered to, mature to compassionate caregivers who in turn minister to others. The reciprocating cycle integrates continuous testimony of changed lives that motivate and encourage the community. Individuals who have “been there” support those who flounder even in leadership positions.

Other curriculums including Marriages that Minister and As A Little Child develop the framework for finding Christ relevant to marriage, and parenting while incorporating Scriptural truth as the foundation. These Biblical truths are expounded to produce authentic Christian living on a practical level. Intensives are offered to present the entire course of study through classes, seminars, and conferences. Condensed versions of the material are presented in small groups, teaching, sermons, and various other methods as needed.

Churches dealing with ministerial failure, congregational conflicts, leadership discord, and crisis have received assistance and direction though consultations and crisis intervention provided by Desperately Dependent Community. Families and individuals suffering from the fallout have obtained support and direction to prevent life-long devastating victimization. All are challenged to find Christ relevant to every area of their lives.

In the coming days we will unfold more of the story of DDCommunity.




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