Associate Professor
MA in Biblical Counseling, The Master's College, Santa Clarita, CA
MDiv Central Baptist Theological Seminary, Minneapolis, MN
BA in Bible, Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC
Office: Old Main 226
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Mr. Komis's Classes
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Bible Doctrine II – This course examines the doctrines of man, sin, salvation, angels, and last things from a premillennial, pre-tribulational rapture viewpoint.
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I, II Corinthians is a study of the problems that Paul treated in the Corinthian church, making application to church life today.
- The Christian Home is a study of biblical principles and practices that make for a strong Christian home.
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Pastoral Counseling – This course introduces the ministerial student to biblical counseling methods and to scriptural answers for many contemporary life issues facing a pastor.
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Church Administration and Finance – A course designed to prepare men for competent church leadership, this class covers various aspects of church administration, church polity, and church finances.
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Introduction to Biblical Counseling – This is an introductory study of the ministry of counseling from a biblical perspective, in contrast to various secular approaches.
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Counseling Techniques is the capstone course for biblical counseling majors, in which students study and practice scriptural techniques of counseling.
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Methods of Biblical Change is a graduate course that provides an overview of the counseling process, emphasizing a comprehensive methodological model for promoting biblical change in people.
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Marriage and Family Counseling – This graduate course provides students scriptural answers to issues commonly faced in pre-marital, marriage, and family counseling.
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Proverbs and Counseling – This graduate course will teach the student how to interpret the wisdom literature of Scripture, particularly Proverbs, with an emphasis on the application of biblical principles to contemporary counseling issues.
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About Mr. Komis
Having been involved in pastoral work for more than 20 years, Dennis Komis is humbled and thrilled to now have the privilege of working with and training God’s future leaders at Maranatha. "I love the challenge of instilling in my students not merely knowledge of the Truth but a love for God’s Word and a passion for God Himself," he says. In addition to classroom teaching, the Lord has allowed Mr. Komis opportunities to provide biblical counseling, to fill pulpits in area churches, and to serve as interim pastor three times. "I love to show from the Scriptures how every Christian can grow and change into Christlikeness," he says. "What a joy to see God’s all-sufficient Word change lives and equip Christians for competent, compassionate ministry!"
Blessed with a "beautiful, godly wife, and four faithful children (two married, two left in the nest)", Mr. Komis finds his greatest times to be those with his family. "Going for hikes, playing ball games or table games, reading, shopping and dining out, swimming and boating, cheering on the Packers, working around the house or yard are some of the most special times we share together," he says. "Each of my children play two instruments, so we never lack for good, godly music in our home." He and his wife recently became grandparents and enjoy spoiling little Carissa, though she lives five states away.
Mr. Komis's Ministry
Although he and his family are members of Calvary Baptist Church in Watertown, Mr. Komis has served as interim pastor at three different churches in the state. He also teaches Sunday school occasionally, helps with newfocus, an additiona ministry, and offers counseling services.
A Little Lovesick
Mr. Komis met his wife in a boys' dorm! (He was part of the flu epidemic, and she was a campus nurse.)
Publications / Presentation Topics
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Sunesis articles on the minister’s marriage and helping families raise godly children.
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Favorite speaking topics include Biblical counseling and its importance in the work of discipleship in church and family, conflict resolution, and studying God's Word (book by book).