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Welcome to EXPLORATIONS UNITED – COUNSELING TEAM (EUCT)
This ministry is for those who would like to offer their friendship to the depressed and lost souls and help them get out of the state that they are in. It is very suitable for people who would like to serve the Lord from home. Therefore there is no need to worry about car petrol expenses, phone bills or even risking anyone to any air-borne viruses such as Covid-19 a.k.a coronavirus.
The advantage of this platform we are doing is that nicknames can be used. This will help to keep the identity of the shy person who needs someone to talk with. The counselors are allowed to use nicknames as well for privacy and safety purposes.
IMPORTANT NOTE: We are in the process of recruiting new counselors, training them and announcing our service publicly as many still do not know that we have this service.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: We are currently recruiting more self disciplined & self motivated born again Christians to volunteer as counselors (training will be provided).
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):-
Question 1) : I am single. Can I volunteer to serve in this ministry?
Answer 1) : Yes
Question 2): What is my role as a counselor?
Answer 2) :-
First and foremost, all counselors must remember the following:-
God is our Abba Father. Christ is the Counselor. The Holy Spirit is the Teacher. The counselors in Explorations United are here to guide the counselees back to Abba Father, Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit according to the Bible.
Isaiah 9:6 (ESV):-
6 For to us a child is born,
to us a son is given;
and the government shall be upon His shoulder,
and His name shall be called
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Secondly, we remember that we are here as humble friends to the counselees. Counselors DO NOT take the place of Christ as ‘THE COUNSELOR‘.
The reason why the counselors have to put a ‘Counselor’ word in front of their nicknames is because the counselees will then be able to know who are those attending to their needs. Confirmed appointed counselors will have a blue circle on their profile pics.
Question 3) : What are the serving hours like to serve in this ministry?
Answer 3) : Minimum serving is only one (1) hour, once a week (1 hour out of 168 hours) on a fixed day and fixed time. Maximum, up to you.
You can log in randomly anytime to serve besides your fixed time on the duty roster.
Question 4): What do I need?
Answer 4): You will need to have a laptop or a desktop computer, internet wifi & WhatsApp app on your phone.
Kindly DO NOT use handphones (mobile phones) to be on duty as handphones normally has an auto lock screen which will make the counselor appear offline when the auto lock screen takes effect.
We need the counselors to be punctual and committed for accountability wise and to maintain a good reputation.
Question 5): Where do we serve?
Answer 5): You can serve from home or anywhere that has internet wifi access. Just go into EXPLORATIONS UNITED’s website at www.ExplorationsUnited.com when you are on duty. Then click on HERE 4 U in the Menu on top of the website.
The direct URL is = https://www.ExplorationsUnited.com/Here4U
or CLICK HERE to enter.
Question 6) : How do we do it?
Answer 6) : Only via this website (online) by using a chat window in the link mentioned above for EVERYONE’S SAFETY AND PRIVACY. We DO NOT use video. We DO NOT use phone calls. We want to protect our counselors from being harassed.
Question 7) : Why are we offering this service?
Answer 7) : Apart from writing and composing gospel evangelistic songs, we are also offering these services through our website as well. Reason being. we want:-
7.1 To encourage people to read the Bible as well as to have fellowship with fellow readers/participants.
Romans 10:17 New King James Version (NKJV)
17 So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
7.2 To have discussions or Q&A sessions among participants as a group study with fellow readers/participants if they need a Bible Reading partner.
7.3 To pray together with the participants if they need prayers.
7.4 To be a friend to those who are depressed and lost.
7.5 To evangelize to those who do not have Jesus, the counselors can lead them in the Sinner’s Prayer / Salvation Prayer.
NOTE:-
This Sinner’s Prayer or Salvation’s Prayer can be found in the Menu, under Resources for you to be able to copy & paste quickly. This is just a guide. You may use your own sentences.
Please remind the counselees’ that saying the Sinner’s Prayer or Salvation’s Prayer is only the first step to accept Jesus as their personal Lord and Savior. They will still need to:-
7.5.1 Have repentance in their daily walk with Christ
7.5.2 Read the Holy Bible
7.5.3 Pray (communicate with Father Lord) every day
7.5.4 Obey His statutes and live a life that is pleasing to the Lord
7.5.5 Allow the Holy Spirit to be their teacher
Counselors must encourage the counselees to find a Biblical based church nearby to join and grow spiritually besides and welcoming them to join us for spiritual and emotional growth in our Here4U webpage. We remind them that we are here for them as their new family in Christ.
Question 8) : How can I join this ministry?
Answer 8) : WhatsApp us at +60143533455. Training will be provided.
Question 9) : What do I do after I have decided to volunteer as a counselor?
Answer 9) :-
Before you are being confirmed:-
9.1 WhatsApp us at +60143533455 your name and briefly introduce yourself so we can get back to you.
9.2 Read this page thoroughly.
9.3 Fill in this Registration Form.
IMPORTANT NOTE: You will be required to upload a recent photo of yourself in the last part of the form. So please prepare your photo before filling in the form or you will have to start filling in the form all over again if you try to skip uploading the photo.
9.4 After you have completed the form, inform us on WhatsApp at +60143533455.
9.5 Trainings will then be arranged:-
9.5.1 Zoom Training (User Guide Training) – Wednesday: 9:00pm (1st time only)
NOTE: Mandatory only the 1st time. After that, it’s no longer mandatory. Counselors are most welcomed anytime for revisions or to give training as well.
If there are no new counselors, then existing counselors may use this day for Zoom Fellowshipping or Other Trainings. Please check with the Administrator if there are newcomers.
9.5.2 Practical Training (Hands on Role Playing) – Thursday: 9:00pm (weekly)
URL LINK: https://www.ExplorationsUnited.com/pct (PASSWORD REQUIRED) or
CLICK HERE to enter.
NOTE: Mandatory for new counselors to participate actively at least 3 to 4 times. After that, it’s no longer mandatory. All counselors are most welcomed anytime. We are doing this weekly because of we believe in LEARNING TOGETHER, SHARING IS CARING and ‘IRON SHARPERNS IRON’:-
After you have been confirmed:-
9.6 Choose a neutral nickname that does not show your gender. Example: Counselor Hope. Create a new email address (Gmail) by using your nickname. Example: counselorhope123@gmail.com. This is to ensure full privacy and safety for all the counselors.
9.7 Give your chosen nickname & duty time to the EXPLORATIONS UNITED’s Administrator via WhatsApp at +60143533455.
9.8 Set your alarm on your phone for your duty time. If you are not able to go on duty, kindly inform in the EUCT (Explorations United Counseling Team) WhatsApp group which we will be adding you into the group later on.
9.9 Every counselor will have to go through a few training sessions by doing role plays. There will be a training room (webpage). You need to get a password from the Admin to get access into this training room (webpage). Experienced counselors may not need to go through many training sessions.
9.10 Post the advertisement poster with the text as below in every social media that you are in before you start your duty and whenever you have the free time:-
< BEGIN OF ADVERTISEMENT >
Feeling sad/depressed/lonely/lost?
We are here for YOU and to be your friend. Talk with us. NICKNAMES are allowed. 100% P&C. Click here > https://www.ExplorationsUnited.com/Here4u
If there are no counselors online, send us a text message by clicking on the WhatsApp button at the bottom left in this webpage. We will get back to you as soon as we can.
#Sad #Depressed #Lonely #Lost #NotAlone #NotForsaken #YouGotAFriend #Kindness #Sharing #Friendship #Caring #NotAlone #Humanity #HumbleFriends #Sincerity #Honesty #YouGotAFriend #UnitedFamilyInChrist #LoveOneAnother #LovePeopleHateSin #HereToHelpYou
< END OF ADVERTISEMENT >
Question 10) : What are the tools that I can use to serve as a volunteered counselor?
Answer 10) :-
10.1 BIBLE 365 (Auto scroll audio & text Bible) – for counselors to guide and encourage the counselees to read the Bible. It is also very useful to help those with poor sight/blind and those who would like to improve their English pronunciations.
10.2 Bible Gateway Search Box – If you need to search for a particular verse / book / word / phrase, scroll all the way to the bottom. This search feature is available in all the chat rooms.
NOTE: Bible Gateway has Bibles in different languages as well.
10.3 Other chat rooms for counselors to use: CHATROOM (Main) & Prayer Room 1.
10.4 Counselors to present your CASE RECORD in the EU – Counseling Team WhatsApp group as follows so all the rest of the counselors will be able to do the following up easily should the counselee comes in the next round on a different day and time.
10.5 Counselors are allowed to ask for other counselor team mates via the EU – Counseling Team WhatsApp group for help when facing a difficult case.
10.6 Counselors will be made moderators of the room to ensure harmony during counselling sessions.
10.7 The counselors must give two (2) warnings to rude guests before kicking them (15 seconds for re-entry) or banning (24 hours for re-entry) them.
NOTE: Our chat rooms are auto foul language filtered for healthy chats or counselling sessions.
There you go. You are ready to start!
Do let us know if you would like to be a counselor trainer after you have completed the Zoom and Role Playing training sessions. You are most welcomed to be a counselor trainer with us.
HAPPY SERVING AS A COUNSELOR FOR FATHER LORD. ALL GLORY TO GOD!
Thank you for your kind attention, effort and time. You are much appreciated.
Feel free to contact us. Click on the WhatsApp icon at the bottom left and text us if you have any questions.
Blessings.
EXPLORATIONS UNITED – COUNSELLING TEAM (EUCT)
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