Dr. Stan DeKoven is a licensed Marriage, Family and Child Therapist in California, specializing in working with families in crisis. He is the Founder and President of the International Training and Education Network and Vision International University. Dr. DeKoven is also the founder of The International Association of Christian Counseling Professionals and the Family Care Network. He is the author of over 40 books in practical Christian living for the maturing of God's people. Dr. DeKoven is a widower, and has two daughters, Rebecca and Rachel, and three beautiful grandchildren. About This Book "On Belay" is a French mountain climbing term indicating that all is secure for the climb up the mountain. This text presents a thoroughly Christian introduction to effective care and counseling, with the goal to assist trained and compassionate men and women to help others overcome the mountains of life. Home fellowship leaders, pastors, counselors, and caring Christian lay leaders can benefit from this book. Among the important topics covered: - Why Christian Counseling? The Biblical Mandate - How We Become Who We Are - Problems in Human Dynamics - The Process of Counseling Ministry - Spiritual Dynamics of Christian Care-giving