Practicing embodied soul care through faithful presence. Helping churches become field hospitals for the sick (sin) and the wounded (suffering) through the cure of souls.

"Cities have more of the image of God per square inch than any other place on earth."-Tim Keller"One could say that part of the task is to help the body of Christ find the lines of intersection, define the points of tension, discern the trajectories… — ***"Cities have more of the image of God per square inch than any other place on earth."***
**-Tim Keller**
"One could say that part of the task is to help the body of Christ find the lines of intersection, define the points of tension, discern the trajectories of implication, and chart a course for faithful practice going forward."
**-James K. A. Smith**

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Polis is a Greek word meaning 'city' or 'body of citizens.' Our vision for a 'body of citizens' becoming the very ‘city’ of God is what compels our work. We view the ministry of counseling as a missional conduit for culturally contextualized, theological fieldwork. Polis Recovery Project is a collective of counselors partnering together with a shared vision for community-based counseling ministry as a field hospital to serve their city.

Our therapeutic approach blends soul care, spiritual formation and evidence-based psychology to help people heal and grow into whole persons. Our philosophy for counseling ministry is rooted in communion with the Triune God, shaped by our theological anthropology of persons as embodied souls made in God’s image yet broken, embedded in a fragmented sociocultural context located within a particular creational landscape and interpreted through the wisdom of the Scripture. We seek to hold a safe, attentive posture of faithful presence with our clients as we collaboratively examine the various, nuanced facets of their lives, and develop awareness and discernment to navigate becoming their true selves—children of God and a royal priesthood; beloved by the Father in Christ by the Spirit.

With a mustard seed of humility, courage and imagination, we can embark on an explorative journey to navigate how our stories despite being marred by sinful struggles and painful suffering are meaningfully woven into God’s wondrous story of creation, redemption and renewal to discover an abundant life full of truth, beauty, and goodness.

Polis is a trusted referral recommendation for church congregations, but also a tangible resource to help care for family, friends, neighbors and colleagues, who are open to exploring the way of God in their lives. This collaborative Kingdom work is just a small part of the restorative social architecture of God's ‘polis.’

"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea..." -Antoine de Saint Exupery"And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the … — ***"If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea..."***
**-Antoine de Saint Exupery**
***"And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all."***
**1 Thessalonians 5:14**

cball@polisrecoveryproject.org

206.552.4360
West Seattle office & Polis' mailing address:
(Trinity West Seattle Church)
7551 35th Avenue SW
Seattle, WA 98126

free parking on Ida Street
enter on the Ida St. side of the building through the family entrance

Donate to polis recovery project

Polis is a 501c3 nonprofit organization financially supported through the charitable giving of individuals, families and churches, who believe in the vitality, wisdom and Kingdom impact of Christian counseling. As a nonprofit organization, we strive to make resources available to all people, so that finances are not a barrier in seeking help. In order to sustain the viability of the ministry, the suggested rate of donation per session is $125. Some give more or less, and others are supported by their family and/or local church. Polis gives away 5% of all donations to support mercy ministries.