What is Biblical Counseling?
Simply put, Biblical Counseling is remedial discipleship.
As followers of Jesus, we are all seeking to walk in His footsteps and grow in His likeness. But, sometimes we get stuck. Sometimes we experience a season of depression, or anxiety, or times of conflict with our spouse or loved ones, or any other of a number of difficulties. Sometimes we need a helping hand, someone to talk to, and guidance from the Scriptures. Biblical Counseling meets that need.
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“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.” 2 Peter 1:3-4 (ESV)
About the Counselor
After growing up in Central Maine, in 2003 I moved to Pennsylvania, where I was introduced to Biblical Counseling through my church. One of my pastors, Dr. Wayne Mack, taught Biblical Counseling at Master’s Seminary in California. He fervently believed that Biblical Counseling belonged in the church, so he held seminars on how to do Biblical Counseling in order to equip the Christians in local churches to care for each other. I attended many of those seminars and read a lot of books on the subject.
A few years later, Dr. Tedd Tripp and the elders at his church mentored me and encouraged me to pursue a career in Biblical Counseling. While independently studying Biblical Counseling, I enrolled at Liberty University, where I earned my MA in Professional Counseling.
Having grown up in Maine, I remembered the spiritual darkness that still exists here, and the lack of Biblical Counseling. I wanted to move back and share the hope that comes from applying the fullness of the gospel to everyday life. So, in 2012 I moved my family back to Maine and started the long process of pursuing Maine licensure and opening an office.
I have counseled with a Biblical Counseling agency, under a prison chaplaincy, and in multiple church settings. Secularly, I have worked as a mental health community integration worker, as a secular counselor, and as the Clinical Director/Clinical Supervisor for a secular mental health agency. Today, I live with my wife of two decades. We have six children and a small farm in Midcoast Maine.
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”
2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)
“Mark Bennett, LCPC, delivered a Scripture-focused presentation on biblical conflict resolution that was faithful to God’s Word and exceptionally practical. In a world full of competing opinions and “quick fixes”, it was refreshing to hear what God has to say about conflict. Our people walked away challenged, encouraged, and better equipped. Mark was also warm and engaging. After the service, he stayed to speak with people individually and took time to listen to and answer their questions. I’m happy to recommend Mark to churches seeking thoughtful, biblically grounded teaching and counsel.” — Draa Mackey, Pastor of Bayshore Baptist Church in Lincolnville, ME
“We are happy to recommend Mark to you for any counseling needs for which you may need help. Mark is a godly young man whose counsel will not only be professional, but also thoroughly biblical.” — Dr. Tedd Tripp