Medford First Church of the Nazarene

Olivia Ministries
This ministry offers support groups designed to bring emotional and spiritual healing to sexually abused women. New groups start throughout the year. If you are dealing with this difficult issue, we're here to help. The groups, and your call for information, remains confidential.

Contact People :
Norma McMahan - (541) 601-1360
Valerie McMahan (541) 608-7131

General Information
The counseling ministry of First Church of the Nazarene is designed to help people grow in the things of God and work through issues and difficulties in their lives. Our counselors are committed to using the Biblical principles and prayer in their counseling and ministry.

Our ministry personnel consists of two professional counselors, one personal spiritual coach, and the Pastoral Staff. The professional counselors are available by appointment.

Appointments
We understand the need for confidentiality. To assist you with this, appointments may be made by calling the church office, 541-779-7777.

Wanda Clarkson is a Licensed Professional Counselor, working in Mental Health Outpatient counseling in the Medford area since the late 1980s. She is a person of faith who believes that what God calls us to do in life, He will perform through us as we lean on Him. She believes in using practical professional approaches in counseling people to resolve difficult issues of life. Wanda uses the gifts God has given her to come along side individuals, couples and families to promote healing emotionally, spiritually and mentally. She works to encourage folks to pay attention to their thinking, how that helps or hinders them in their daily living. She believes in people and their ability to work through the most difficult situations in life as they develop their faith.

Wanda Clarkson
541-779-7777 - Available by Appointment

Parenting Issues xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Grief Loss xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Marriage Difficulties xxxxxxxxxxx Strengthen Marriages
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Pastoral Counseling
Our counseling fosters honesty, sensitivity, compassion, and spiritual maturity. The goals of Pastoral Counseling are to help people grow in their relationship with God and others, and to develop a better understanding of themselves.

We offer Biblically based Pastoral Counseling in the following areas:
Family Issues - Divorce - Marriage Difficulties - Grief & Loss Recovery - Spiritual Issues

Our Pastoral Team is available by appointment. Pastoral Counseling is limited to a maximum of 5 - 6 sessions in most cases. Beyond that, referrals to professional counseling is available upon request, or in situations where the needs are beyond the scope of this ministry.

To assist in our growth, Medford First Church has joined with Family Counseling and Consulting to establish a referral network enabling appropriate assistance.

Reach us at the church, 541-779-7777.

Cinda Christie is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been in private practice at Trinity Counseling Center for two and a half years. She specializes in working with children, teens, and families where she has over 19 years experience. Cinda treats individuals, families, and couples in the areas of depression, anxiety, self-esteem, childhood behavioral disorders, abuse, loss, and interpersonal communication.

Cinda Christie
541-779-7777 - Available by Appointment

Need a "sounding board"? Lynn Sarazin is our spiritual coach for women. She will help you identify and take action on personal, spiritual, church and ministry goals. Lynn has special training to walk along aside you during a life crisis.

Lynn Sarazin
541-779-7777 - Available by Appointment