Dr. Alex Mathew – Profile

Qualifications:

• Th. D, 2008 – Thesis on Abiding principles of Christian Counseling (Jerusalem University,Chennai Campus)
• Ph. D 1984 Christian Counseling and Hindu Philosophy; a critical look into areas of compatibility.(South Western University, Arizona, USA)
• Dip Christian Counseling & Hospital Administration, 1971 (CCT, Dodoma)
• M. Sc 1957 -59 (Saugar University, M. P, India.)
• B. Sc, 1953 – 55 (Mysore University, Mysore, India)

Experience:

• Nearly forty years in Christian counseling in Asia, Africa and America.
• 10 years of full-time teaching Botany and Plant Pathology in India.
• 16 years of teaching Biology and doing counseling in Dodoma Africa.
• Research in Hydro-geo-botanical investigation in Arid zones of Central Tanzania.
• Senior Visiting Faculty of ALM-International, Colorado, USA, leading Retreats and Seminars for 30 years
• Directorship in Educational and Charitable organizations.

• Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Tanzania, teaching Biology and doing Student counseling, 1969 – 1985
• Did Hydro-geo-botanical studies of the arid zones of Tanzania under the auspices of the World Bank, UNDP and the Department of Water Authority, Government of Tanzania, from 1977 to 81.
• Group Therapist, Dodoma, Tanzania. Volunteer in honorary capacity from 1976 to 1984, under famous Australian Consultant Psychiatrist Dr. Hanna Wells.
• Learned counseling under the mentorship of the famous Swiss Christian Counselors Dr. Hans Staub and Margarith Staub from 1971 onwards.
• Lecturer and subsequently HOD, Dept of Botany 1959-69, M.P., (Vikram University)

MAKING OF A CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR by Dr. Alex Mathew

“Making of a Christian Counselor” is the magnum opus by Dr. Alex Mathew, an eminent Christian counselor for nearly half a century, whose other book “Beyond Techniques” is used worldwide by Christian counselors. It is very well written in aphoristic free verses and poetic prose. Dr. Alex Mathew ignites our thought processes to light a spark of divine healing in our minds to enjoy perfect wholeness in the Lord.

A Christian counselor is a sharpened tool in God’s hands, with a heart willing to reach out to help and comfort others. Healing comes from the Healer. Comfort comes from the Comforter. The counselor helps to guide others but the counseling is accomplished by the divine Counselor. The noble principles of Abiding and Comforting free you to be yourself and to do what is right in counseling. A Christian counselor is in a one-to-one relationship with Jesus Christ. We abide in Jesus Christ Who comforts us. Abiding and comforting go hand in hand.

In your unique role as a counselor, abide in Christ’s healing love. Answer God’s call to be a blessing to others. Try to be available to help people facing problems of every kind. Dr. Alex Mathew is an illustrious mentor, always keen to lend a listening ear and help to guide the brand new counselor in the making.

As Prof. P. P. Thomas says, the main theme of this book is Love divine, without which counseling is an exercise in futility. A thorough study and fervent application of its rich wisdom and treasure trove of knowledge will help the Christian counselor grow and mature in Christ.

Miriam Jacob