ACBC Certified Biblical Counseling

We are excited to provide this invaluable resource available through Kootenai Community Church.

Biblical Counseling Philosophy

Biblical counseling is the instruction of one believer to another person (Rom. 15:14) with the aim of pleasing the Lord (2 Cor. 5:9). The counselee should also grow in their maturity in Christ (Col. 1:28). The Bible is the source for wisdom and guidance as it pertains to counseling (2 Tim. 3:16). The Bible has answers to life’s problems and is sufficient for godly living (2 Pet. 1:3, 2 Tim. 3:17).

The counselors at KCC are not psychologists, psychiatrists, or other mental health professionals. A statement from Cornerstone Church in New Lenox, Illinois, best summarizes our statement on psychology:

“When psychology and other social sciences step beyond observing human behavior and seek to explain the causes of human behavior, they enter spiritual territory. Only the God of the Scriptures can explain causes and offer solutions that lead to godliness and a fruitful, joyful life.”

Policy on counseling minors: It is our overall philosophy that we primarily counsel parents to disciple and train their minor children. We would offer biblical counseling to minors (God’s Word applies to all ages), but we desire at least one parent (or other adult who is part of the child’s spiritual oversight) to attend the sessions.

Costs

If you are a member or regular attender of Kootenai Community Church, there is no charge for this ministry. For those not a part of KCC, the suggested donation will be $50/session if your counselor is Rob Pryor.

We also have volunteer biblical counselors who do this as a ministry to the community. There may be a suggested donation for materials as part of the counseling process. For those employed by the Bonner County Sheriff’s Department, Kootenai Community Church offers biblical counseling at no charge as a ministry to our first responders.

Next Steps

If you are interested in receiving biblical counseling, please get in touch with Rob Pryor using the secure form below. This form is strictly confidential. He will then schedule an initial appointment with you in which he will describe biblical counseling and the policies and procedures of our biblical counseling ministry in more detail.

You will need to complete the Personal Data Inventory form provided by the button below. This needs to be completed before your first appointment with Rob.

Personal Data Inventory Form

Contact Rob

Rob Pryor

Director of Biblical Counseling

Rob Pryor became a follower of Jesus Christ at a young age after hearing the gospel at a Vacation Bible School. Born and raised in California’s Central Valley, he began teaching Bible studies as a teenager and later served in youth ministry. Rob graduated from Talbot School of Theology with an MDiv in 2004 and has been married to his wife, Beate, since 1999. They have one son, Landon, who is currently a student at The Masters University.

Rob was certified with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) in 2021 through the Road to Emmaus training center in Beaverton, Oregon. From 2016 to 2023, he trained pastors internationally with Training Leaders International, primarily in Ethiopia and Mongolia. Most recently, he served as Ministry Assistant in Counseling at Harvest New Beginnings Church in Illinois before joining Kootenai Community Church in July 2025.

Rob has counseled men, women, married couples, and singles facing various life challenges. He is currently pursuing a Master’s in Biblical Counseling from Bob Jones Seminary. His approach to biblical counseling is “the instruction of one believer to another person (Rom. 15:14) with the aim of pleasing the Lord (2 Cor. 5:9).” Rob enjoys hiking, short triathlons, and watching Dallas Cowboys football. He and Beate live in Sandpoint, Idaho.

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