Jeremy Pierre
Lawrence and Charlotte Hoover Professor of Biblical Counseling and Practical Theology; Dean, Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism and Ministry

Faculty Bio

Seeing Yourself in a New Light

How to deal with addictions: Kill them

Addictions do not die in one decisive action. They die over a long period of time.

What are involuntary sins and how should we deal with them?

Our responses flow from somewhere — from the deeper realities of the hearts we’re stewards of. We are stewards of the deeper realities just as much as we are of the surface expressions.

Should a Christian Date or Marry a Non-Christian?

What the Bible Says About Leading Difficult People

Annoyance is not an attribute someone can possess; it’s a response we have.

Dealing with disappointment to the glory of God

Disappointment is a gauge of how a person perceives his life—what he believes about it and wants from it.

Can a true Christian have depression?

Christians need to recognize that this world is broken, but God is going to redeem it all.

Is it sinful to worry?

Can we control our anxiety? Is it sinful?

Am I an unbeliever or a backsliding Christian?

Assurance of salvation only comes through repentance over a long period of time.

Hidden Idols: Unseating the idol of performance

One of the major sins that I consistently encounter is what I would call a “performance identity” in academic pursuits.

What should you look for in a spouse?

What you’re attracted to is more influenced by the culture around you than you might realize.

How do I forgive someone who refuses to say sorry?

Is it possible to be totally free from lust?

How do I show compassion for homosexuals?