Biblical Counseling Group Removes Grace Community Church From Certified Centers

Faith Facts

• ACBC removed Grace Community Church from its list of approved training centers.
• The decision followed complaints about how the church handled domestic abuse situations.
• Advocates say counseling ministries must protect victims and uphold accountability.

A leading Christian counseling organization has officially removed Grace Community Church from its list of approved training centers following a series of serious allegations.

The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors took this step after reviewing complaints regarding how the church handled domestic abuse situations.

The move follows a lawsuit filed by a congregant alleging the church failed to protect victims from abuse.

This decision underscores the vital necessity for church leadership to exercise profound wisdom and Christ-like protection over the vulnerable within the flock.

Former elder Hohn Cho said the disciplinary action was a necessary step toward prioritizing genuine care over institutional loyalty.

He noted that the removal reflects a commitment to the well-being of those seeking counsel.

“I commend ACBC for taking this action, and I pray it reflects a continuing commitment to genuine care for counselees, over institutional loyalty,” stated Cho.

In previous testimonies, women alleged that the counseling ministry sometimes favored abusers, highlighting an urgent need for reform in pastoral guidance.

As believers, we must pray for healing for the victims and for discernment among those tasked with shepherding God’s people.

May our churches always be sanctuaries of truth and safety, reflecting the righteous character of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Let us continue to uphold biblical standards that defend the innocent and hold the wayward accountable.

Counseling Group Removes Grace Community Church From Certified Centers