Self-Esteem, Self-Image, Self-Love

By Nicolas Andre Ellen

The book describes secular theories of self-esteem in the 20th and 21st centuries, highlighting the views that are antagonistic to a biblical view of self. Through scriptures and practical examples, the author explores biblical approaches to self-esteem, self-image, and self-love, guiding readers to evaluate their own worldviews and lives in lig

• Language: English
• Publisher: Expository Counseling Training Center
• Release date: Aug 3, 2020
• ISBN: 9781952902017

Nicolas Andre Ellen

DR. NICOLAS ELLEN is the senior pastor of Community of Faith Bible Church in Houston, TX; and senior professor of Biblical Counseling at the College of Biblical Studies, Houston. Dr. Ellen has also developed a biblical counseling center: Expository Counseling Training Center, LLC.He received a BA in Business Administration from the University of Houston; MA in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary, Dallas, TX; MA in Biblical Counseling from The Masters University, Santa Clarita, CA; Doctorate of Ministry with a concentration in Biblical Counseling from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY; and PhD in Biblical Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX.Dr. Ellen is a certified Biblical Counselor and a Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). He travels nationwide with the organization, teaching biblical counseling principles. Dr. Ellen and his wife, Dr. Venessa Ellen, have two children and four grandchildren.

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