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Biblical Counseling

Since our founding in 2011, At Stake Ministries has unashamedly used the Bible and prayer as our main tools to provide healing from past pain, freedom from strongholds, and gather tools for healthy life-giving relationships with God and others.

Intensive Model

We have always used the consecutive multi-day intensive counseling method. As experts using this model, we are able to start as far back as needed, working through whatever is needed to provide freedom and restoration in your current relationships.

What's Different

Escape the stresses and pressure of everyday life on our beautiful 80 acre estate. In just a few days with us, you will accomplish more than what you would by attending months if not years of 1-hour sessions that typically focus on "what went wrong since your last session."

Who We Serve

Couples

A heart-based Biblical intensive for married couples takes place over 3 consecutive days. These couples will stay onsite for the duration of their time with us.

  • Couples who feel they are at the "end of their rope."
  • Couples who have tried everything but still have not been able to work through tough issues.
  • Couples who are dedicated to continual growth and enrichment.
  • Couples with struggling children.
  • Couples with difficult extended family members. 
No matter the issues you are facing, a couple's Biblical intensive will help to connect you in ways that you may have never been. All married couples will stay onsite during their 3-day intensive. Ephesians 3:20 tells us that Jesus can do far more that we could ever ask for, let alone imagine. If you are both willing, through the grace of God we are able! 

Pre-Engaged or Pre-Marital

A heart-based Biblical intensives for these couples takes place over 2 consecutive days. These couples will not stay onsite overnight.

  • Want to learn more about the person you are going to marry?
  • Would you like to know God's design for marriage and live out a healthy life-giving relationship?
  • Would you like some practical tools for connecting with each other's heart?
  • Would you like to explore all the things involved in a successful marriage and family?
No matter the reasons, a Biblical intensive will help to set your future marriage on the right foundation. Unmarried couples do not stay onsite during their 2-day intensive. Ephesians 3:20 tells us that Jesus can do far more that we could ever ask for, let alone imagine. If you are both willing, through the grace of God we are able! 

Individual Adults

A heart-based Biblical intensive for individual adults (21 and older) takes place over 2 consecutive days. They will stay onsite overnight.

  • Have you run into some issues that you can't define or resolve?
  • Would you like to know God's design for your and 
  • Would you like to live out healthy life-giving relationships? 
  • Are you stuck in a painful pattern or existence?
  • Would you like practical tools and wisdom for living out your God-given purpose?
No matter the reasons, a Biblical intensive will help reveal and heal past pain, break strongholds and gather tools for a life of continued positive transformation. Ephesians 3:20 tells us that Jesus can do far more that we could ever ask for, let alone imagine. If you are willing, through the grace of God we are able! 

Youth

Each session is typically 1 to 2 hours, scheduled as often as needed until the youth, parent and counselor all agree the issue(s) have been resolved.

When counseling youth At Stake Ministries uses a model that is:
  1. Issue specific- As defined by the youth and/or parents
  2. Time limited- Our desire is to form a relationship and then help with the specific issue(s) over the course of 4 to 6 sessions.
  3. Parent involved- All the parents who are being trusted by God to raise their children will not be kept in the dark. Youth, this does not mean everything is revealed, you'll see.
Today more than ever it is difficult for a child to grow through adolescence into a young adult. Typically, their lives are filled with performance pressure, temptation after temptation, and lack of a healthy and loving family relationships! Ephesians 3:20 tells us that Jesus can do far more that we could ever ask for, let alone imagine. If they are willing, through the grace of God we are able! 

Families

Each session is typically 2 to 3 hours, scheduled as often as needed until the family is living out healthy life-giving relationships.

At Stake Ministries works with families in a variety of ways.
  • We help with parenting methods and issues.
  • We help blended families come together and enjoy each other. 
  • We work alongside families as they deal through difficult issues like Alsheimer's and dementia.
  • We help families grieve through the loss of loved ones.
No matter the reasons, At Stake Ministries can come alongside and help you through difficult times as a family. Ephesians 3:20 tells us that Jesus can do far more that we could ever ask for, let alone imagine. If you are both willing, through the grace of God we are able! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you use the intensive method for all counselees?
  • For youth, families and follow-up counseling we utilize sessions that vary in duration as often as needed.
  • For Pre-Engagement and Pre-Marital couples, we use a 2-day intensive model.
  • For Married couples we use a 3-day intensive model.
How long are the sessions?
  • The intensive model morning session and afternoon sessions generally take 3 hours each. The number of consecutive days is noted in the next section.
  • Post intensive follow-ups sessions generally take 1 to 2 hours.
  • Youth sessions generally take an hour.
  • Family sessions generally take 1 to 3 hours, as needed.
Are the sessions on consecutive days?
Yes, the intensive counseling is conducted over consecutive days. Individuals, Premarital, and Pre-Engagement are typically 2-day, either Wednesday & Thursday or Thursday & Friday. Couples Intensives are 3-day and typically conducted on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Is there a per session fee?
At Stake Ministries is a non-profit organization that is donor funded; therefore, we rely on donations from counselees and non-counselees in order to operate the ministry. AS A MINISTRY WE MAKE SURE THAT COST IS NEVER THE ISSUE THAT PREVENTS SOMEONE FROM RECEIVING OUR SERVICES! There is no fee charged for the services, but we strongly encourage our counselees to donate whatever they can, toward the cost of the services.
  • The cost of a 2-Day intensive for an individual adult is $2500, including lodging and noon meals each day.
  • The cost of a 3-Day intensive for a couple is $3500, including lodging and noon meals each day.
  • Lunches and lodging are included in that price. We encourage a donation of $500 dollars (or whatever is possible) 30 days prior to your first session. If you cannot cover the cost of your services, please sign up as a monthly donor before your first session and donate what you can afford for as long as you are able. We raise benevolence funds to help us with the costs that are not covered when services are rendered. 
Do you accept health insurance?
At Stake Ministries is a non-profit organization that does not accept any insurance.


Are you a licensed or certified counselor or psychotherapist?
Kansas does not license Biblical or Pastoral Counselors, so no we are not licensed. Many of our staff hold certifications from various counseling associations.
Is there overnight lodging available?
We have onsite lodging for our multi-day intensive counselees. Staying onsite is required for all intensive counselees with the exception of:
  • Those who are currently residing in a recover house.
  • Individual adults who are less than 60 days into sobriety.
  • Couples who are unmarried.
Each unit has 2 bedrooms, kitchenette, bathroom with shower, and living room. We furnish noon meals, and you will supply your morning and evening meals. The kitchenettes are furnished with a freezer, refrigerator, Ninja toaster oven/air fryer, microwave and K-Cup coffee maker.
Do unmarried couples stay in your lodging?
No, we do not allow couples that are not married to lodge onsite.


Do I need to be a Christian to see you?
No, many of the tools and skills we use apply to all people. We do encourage each person to form a new or renewed relationship with the One True Counselor (Jesus Christ), so that you can allow Him to make the changes and not go it alone! We receive people where they are without judgment or condemnation, only with the love of Christ.