PASTORAL COUNSELING

Life may get complicated when you’re facing emotional, relational, or spiritual challenges. Through pastoral counseling you don’t have to go through a struggle alone. We provide hope and counsel to individuals and couples in need of healing. Our intention is to extend God’s spirit of grace and love to your life.

PRE-MARITAL COUNSELING

Marriage is a beautiful, lifelong commitment. In preparation for marriage OCF offers our members personal sessions with a pastor-elder prior to tying the knot. Together with your partner you’ll discuss important topics that will ultimately strengthen your bond with each other and Christ.

WISDOM COUNCIL

This is a group of 5-6 mature OCF members who gather together for a meeting to offer input and insight about a decision in an individual’s life. This council typically discusses each decision once, so it’s not designed to address long-term emotional or relational needs.

Helpful Resources

Please note that not every group listed is currently meeting so be sure to follow up with each contact/church for their most up-to-date meeting information.

Celebrate Recovery
An on-going Christ-centered recovery program.
  • El Segundo
    • Hilltop Community Church of Christ (717 E. Grand Ave., El Segundo) – Contact (310) 590-6685
  • Redondo Beach
    • Journey South Bay Church (2761 W. 190th St., Redondo Beach) – Contact David Sudduth at (310) 947-2938
  • Rolling Hills/Palos Verdes
    •  Rolling Hills Covenant Church (2221 Palos Verdes Drive N, Rolling Hills Estates) – Contact Nate Aanderud at (310) 521-2565
  •  Torrance
    • Baycities Community Church (4915 Emerald Ave., Torrance) – Contact Kenny Taylor at (310) 251-2737
    • Saddleback Church South Bay (2771 Plaza Del Amo, Ste 809, Torrance) – Contact Bud Bowers at (424) 535-6599
  • Westide Los Angeles
    • Bel Air Presbyterian (16221 Mulholland Dr., Los Angeles) – Contact (818) 788-4200
    • Pacific Crossroads Church (6330 San Vicente Blvd. #102, Los Angeles) – Contact Thom Deem at (310) 456-4932
    • The Dream Center/Angelus Temple (1100 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles) – Contact Chase Garcia at (714) 605-2726
Divorce Care (www.divorcecare.org)
A 13-week support group for those who have gone through or are going through a divorce.
  • Bread of Life Church (2780 Lomita Blvd., Torrance) – Contact Cindy Kwok
  • South Bay Community Church (2549 W. 190th St., Torrance) – Contact Kathleen Kamikawa at (310) 532-4673
Grief Care (www.griefshare.org)
A 14-week support group for those who’ve lost a loved one.
  • Bread of Life Church (2780 Lomita Blvd., Torrance) – Contact Cindy Kwok
  • Peninsula Community Church (5640 Crestridge Rd., Rancho Palos Verdes) – Contact Bruce Junkermann (310) 377-4661
  • Rolling Hills Covenant Church (2222 Palos Verdes Drive N., Rolling Hills Estates) – Contact Dianna Artino at (310) 619-7233
Living Grace Group
A 12-week support group for family members of those suffering from mental health difficulties or disorders.

Click here for group locator.

Harbor Rock Recovery
A non-profit organization serving the community with Recovery Resources that include assessment, referrals, biblical coaching and counseling, intervention services and Christian sober living environments. Contact Pastor Dan Bradford (310.699.4987/ dan@kingsharbor.org)
Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC)

A non-profit that provides hundreds of different types of services. Not only are physical needs met, but emotional and spiritual needs are met as well. For help, please call the Love INC office at (310.831.7038).

Family Promise of the South Bay

A community-based approach, engaging both the local community, as well as houses of faith in the effort to combat family homelessness. Guests in this program receive a full complement of resources, support, and services as they work toward their own stability and self-reliance. For help, please contact the Family Promise office at (310) 782-8196.

Here is a listing of community information and referral services at low or no cost. Resources include counseling, shelters, classes, support groups, meals and more. Click Here to Download.
CIFT South Bay

Phone: (714) 558-9266

Journeys Counseling Ministry

Phone: (714.957.1973)
Email: cioimo@journeyscounseling.com

New Life Counseling

Phone: (800) 639-5433

BIOLA Counseling Center

www.biolacounselingcenter.org

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