“A Happy Marriage is the union of Two Good Forgivers.”
Ruth Bell Graham
The Counselors
Kurt & Patricia Byrnes have been involved in Pastoral care since 1987. They enjoy working together in the field of counseling adults, couples and teens. They find great joy in leading small groups, using materials that focus on authenticity, maturity and communication.
Kurt & Patricia have been married for 45 years. They have seven kids, five daughter-in-laws, one son-in-law and twelve grand-children. The beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado has been their home for 33 years. In 1999, Kurt left a pastoral position in a non-denominational church and together with Patricia they established Anchor of Hope as a means to reach hurting individuals and support marriages. Together, their journey involved the home church movement for 13 years, where they began experimenting with home community ideas. They believe individuals need the opportunity to focus on learning how to love one another and thrive together, without the great burden of building structures and raising money for others to do the work of the Kingdom of God. They are thrilled at the prospect of being a part of and watching His body grow into something that has resemblance to Jesus. In 2022 they began to fellowship with believers at Northland Community Church, in Monument, Colorado. Their desire is to experience life with those who are spiritually hungry, the ragamuffins, the outcasts who have been hurt, and those who long to know God. They want to be available to Him as instruments of His loving kindness and grace.
Kurt and Patricia continue their educational pursuits through seminars, conferences, and a library full of excellent material on a wide range of topics. They are blessed by close, life-long friends who are an integral part of their ongoing journey in the Way and Life of Jesus.
Kurt & Patricia have been married for 45 years. They have seven kids, five daughter-in-laws, one son-in-law and twelve grand-children. The beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado has been their home for 33 years. In 1999, Kurt left a pastoral position in a non-denominational church and together with Patricia they established Anchor of Hope as a means to reach hurting individuals and support marriages. Together, their journey involved the home church movement for 13 years, where they began experimenting with home community ideas. They believe individuals need the opportunity to focus on learning how to love one another and thrive together, without the great burden of building structures and raising money for others to do the work of the Kingdom of God. They are thrilled at the prospect of being a part of and watching His body grow into something that has resemblance to Jesus. In 2022 they began to fellowship with believers at Northland Community Church, in Monument, Colorado. Their desire is to experience life with those who are spiritually hungry, the ragamuffins, the outcasts who have been hurt, and those who long to know God. They want to be available to Him as instruments of His loving kindness and grace.
Kurt and Patricia continue their educational pursuits through seminars, conferences, and a library full of excellent material on a wide range of topics. They are blessed by close, life-long friends who are an integral part of their ongoing journey in the Way and Life of Jesus.
Our Ministry Viewpoint
Our goal through counseling is to equip individuals with the skills to thrive in life. We invite people to participate with the Spirit of God as he enables them to learn new skills and grow in their knowledge of God and themselves.
God starts with our weaknesses and inserts his love into our broken hearts. If we are to accept one another and see changes in our lives it will begin with our humility before the Lord. He exposes our weaknesses and strengthens us through the gifts he has given us to encourage one another in our lives. Therefore, brokenness and weakness are good places to start to help our clients draw closer to God as we walk them through to new emotional and spiritual understanding, as well as stronger character. As people learn to practice God's principles and rely on His grace alone, they become more alive and begin to thrive in their relationships. Real love and genuine acceptance begins at the point of humility and expressed weakness. God is our sure hope in this endeavor.
Our maturity throughout life grows and gains capacity for joy, relationally not conceptually. Therefore, we believe God has a purpose for us to learn to live in community with one another. We are fully developed in loving, grace-filled relationships as we are known and loved for who we really are, not in pretending to be someone we think we must be to experience acceptance.
Formational prayer is an important part of work with our clients. People need an empathic witness as they invite Jesus into their unresolved, traumatic memories for healing.
We are guided by two main beliefs:
First: Transformation into personal authenticity happens over time
Second: Spiritual transformation happens in community, not in isolation
As a foundation for living, these principles teach us to be honest with and accepting of everyone we encounter along the way. Transformation is often more about unlearning what has hindered us than learning something new. We need to patiently trust the process in ourselves and others. God has not created us to be enough on our own, but it takes most of us a lifetime to realize this truth. Jesus says, "Don't let your hearts be troubled, trust in God." We know how much God loves us, and we put our trust in His love, knowing we are in good hands.
God starts with our weaknesses and inserts his love into our broken hearts. If we are to accept one another and see changes in our lives it will begin with our humility before the Lord. He exposes our weaknesses and strengthens us through the gifts he has given us to encourage one another in our lives. Therefore, brokenness and weakness are good places to start to help our clients draw closer to God as we walk them through to new emotional and spiritual understanding, as well as stronger character. As people learn to practice God's principles and rely on His grace alone, they become more alive and begin to thrive in their relationships. Real love and genuine acceptance begins at the point of humility and expressed weakness. God is our sure hope in this endeavor.
Our maturity throughout life grows and gains capacity for joy, relationally not conceptually. Therefore, we believe God has a purpose for us to learn to live in community with one another. We are fully developed in loving, grace-filled relationships as we are known and loved for who we really are, not in pretending to be someone we think we must be to experience acceptance.
Formational prayer is an important part of work with our clients. People need an empathic witness as they invite Jesus into their unresolved, traumatic memories for healing.
We are guided by two main beliefs:
First: Transformation into personal authenticity happens over time
Second: Spiritual transformation happens in community, not in isolation
As a foundation for living, these principles teach us to be honest with and accepting of everyone we encounter along the way. Transformation is often more about unlearning what has hindered us than learning something new. We need to patiently trust the process in ourselves and others. God has not created us to be enough on our own, but it takes most of us a lifetime to realize this truth. Jesus says, "Don't let your hearts be troubled, trust in God." We know how much God loves us, and we put our trust in His love, knowing we are in good hands.
Our Ministry Training and Experience
We have utilized excellent opportunities over many years to learn techniques and methods that help our marriage and clients experience results. Here is a list of the training venues we have attended:
> Making the Most of Your Marriage (John C. Maxwell)
> Caring For The Heart Marriage Seminar (John Regier)
> Theophostic Prayer Seminar (Dr. Ed Smith)
> School of Spiritual Direction (Dr. Larry Crabb)
> Formational Prayer Seminar (Dr. Terry Wardle)
> Life Model Thrive Conference (Dr. Jim Wilder)
> Couples Communication I & II, Instructor Training (Sherrod & Phyllis Miller)
> Mental Health First Aid (Alpine Mental Health)
> Teens, Temperaments and Traumas Seminar (Ray & Mary Jo Lincoln)
> Codependency Workshop (Marilyn Chambon)
> Emotional Trauma Clearing (Dr. Corinne Allen)