Our heart’s cry is for simplicity. For abundant life; His life without fanfare. The beauty of Jesus alone is enough for us.
Why
a
Pastoral
Counselor?
Because …
He is more than
a dispenser of wisdom
to the unwise, or corrector
of the confused.
He is …
a priest
a teacher
a comforter
a persuader
a shepherd
a mentor
Sufficiently educated
and competent to deal with
temporal sicknesses of
the soul, but
more so …
Spiritually in tune with
God’s voice and uniquely
called and positioned to ask
for heavenly assistance
in the soul’s healing.
There are some things
best looked at only with a
well grounded biblical
counselor and an
All-knowing God Above.
Leo Braun, MA
Biblical Counselor
Gift Mix
Gifts of word of knowledge, word of wisdom, exhortation, healings, teaching, and discerning of spirits,
(That’s how God designed me. Why, I even look like a counselor – beard, glasses, balding and graying in what is left.)
Experience
A full time faith missionary for forty three years, twenty six of which are in pastoral/biblical counseling and prayer healing ministry.
Approach
The Word
Referring to the Word of God - matters of spiritual resources, faith, sin, addictions, guidance, marriage, relationships, divorce, sexuality, and more are addressed.
Prayer
Through prayer healing ministry, concerns such as fears, shame, depression, loss, grief, confusion, frustration, anger, hopelessness, guilt, abandonment, etc. are sought out for source and origin then engaged.
Also, whenever called for, demonic influence, oppression and/or affliction are confronted with authority.
In addition, the aftermath of serious deep-seated darkness in people’s lives stemming from any sexual, verbal, physical, mental, cult, occult, and sadistic/satanic ritual abuse are wrestled with earnestly.
Conclusion
Whether simple issues or complex, God’s and our time tested, all sufficient answer is Jesus Christ the Healer and Deliverer for every spiritual, emotional, psychological and physical problem.
Biblical counseling and prayer healing ministry is without charge. Freely we have received freely we give. If you are “led” to give, all charitable donations, love gifts and/or financial support are tax deductible and should be made out to Arena Bible Church
Counseling Philosophy
Our Purpose
To glorify God by holding forth the greatness of the “Jesus Life” to believers and to seekers.
Our Position
From the ministry’s inception we have been “grace oriented.” God’s kindness and love to us, in us and through us – all by way of Jesus.
Our Persuasion
Truly, the cross of Calvary is our way into the kingdom, BUT the “exchanged life of Jesus” is the way in it. By virtue of our “spirit union” with Him, He is now the life of the believer; living His Life in and through us.
Our Proposal
Jesus is ever ready to be “all things in all matters” to us as we take hold of Him by faith for every need.
Our Passion
Our heart’s cry is for simplicity, for abundant life; His life without fanfare. The beauty of Jesus alone is enough for us.
Credentials
Education
(M.A. [Nouthetic] Counseling, 1997) Trinity Theological Seminary
(B.A. Practical Religious Studies, 1985) Trinity College [EFree]
Studied three and a half years with New Tribes Mission.
Trained in transformational prayer ministry - an inner healing and mind renewing approach.
Service
Served over twelve years as a faith missionary to India with the Fellowship of Independent Missions (IFCA) and then Action International Ministries.
Started and Directed CrossCounsel Ministries, Madison WI in 1997-2002.
Pastored Bay Ridge Chapel, Middleton, WI. and simultaneously worked as the pastoral counselor of Fountain City Chapel, Fond du Lac, WI. from 2003-09.
Founded ‘TilThen Ministries, a Christian charity in 2009-2023
Pastor and counselor at Arena Bible Church from 2023 –