Compass Psychotheology and the Christian Faith

Welcome to compass psychotheology, a new field of learning that offers a unique perspective for those interested in:

*The integration of psychology and theology

*A modern method for building connections between behavioral science and orthodox Christianity

*An approach for promoting psychological and spiritual health in churches, and personality wholeness in Christian discipleship

*An expression of the Christian psychology of religion in dialogue with other world beliefs

*An enrichment of Christian doctrine and Bible study with the best insights from contemporary psychology

*A Christian personality theory to complement existing Freudian, Jungian, Behavioral, and Humanistic personality theories

*A Christ-centered foundation for the healing and growth tools of the Self Compass and Compass Therapy

Though compass psychotheology has been on the scene for less than two decades, its has proponents in American seminaries of every denomination, including both Protestant and Catholic traditions. 

Professors at academic institutions throughout North American have praised the Compass Series books, applying these principles within their specialties in the following fields, listed alphabetically:

Applied Theology, Behavioral Science, Biblical Counseling, Biblical Studies, Chaplaincy, Church History, Clinical Counseling, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Pastoral Education, Counseling, Discipleship, Marriage and Family Therapy, Missions, New Testament, Pastoral Counseling, Pastoral Ministry, Pastoral Psychotherapy, Pastoral Theology, Philosophy, Practical Theology, Psychiatry, Personality Theory, Psychology of Religion, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Spiritual Formation, and Systematic Theology.

Donald G. Bloesch, premier Evangelical-ecumenical theologian, who provided theological input on two of our books, writes: "The Montgomerys offer a bridge-building effort to bring together the concerns of modern psychotherapy and the historic Trinitarian faith: deserves critical examination."

Thomas G. Plante, clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychiatry at Stanford University School of Medicine, writes: "Dr. Dan and Kate Montgomery's Compass Theory well integrates Christian theology with clinical, developmental, and personality psychology theory and practice. An excellent example of the integration of psychology and religion from a Christian perspective. I for one will recommend it to colleagues and clients alike!"

Paul Cardinal Poupard at the Vatican, writes: "This is no New Age waffle clouded in a mystique of blurb, but a useful tool for those seeking to address personality issues and quench their innate spiritual thirst with the living-water which truly satisfies. Well done!"

Ray S. Anderson, professor of theology and ministry at Fuller Seminary, writes: "Compass Psychotheology is a stunning and stimulating contribution to the literature that integrates psychology and theology. I recommend it as required reading."

Linda M. Marten, psychologist and professor of biblical counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary, writes: "In Compass Psychotheology we finally have a bridge that connects personality theory with Trinitarian faith."

These theory-building efforts first began in my seminary years forty years ago. God had called me out of medical school to study Bible and theology in seminary. Ordained as a minister, God then commissioned me, in an unforgettable moment where he spoke to me out loud, to become his psychologist, a healer of the soul.

In obedience to this heavenly calling, I became licensed as a psychologist, and as a marriage and family therapist. Over the next thirty-five years I sought to serve Christ and people by doing psychotherapy and writing books. Only God knows how faithfully I've fulfilled his commission to go forth, healing and helping, as best I could.

Some years back the Lord extended this original calling to include my wife, Kate, as co-developer of all that would follow. Kate had served as a professor of child and family development for twenty years, when God told us in prayer that she was to leave college teaching, and join with me in developing what came to be the Self Compass, Compass Therapy, and Compass Psychotheology.

This blog, like our Compass Series books, is born out of our mutual prayer and daily "integration seminars," as well like to call them, where we never tire of exploring every trustworthy connection between psychology and the Christian faith.

How, you might ask, have we had the time to raise three children and enjoy eight grandchildren—not to mention aerobic walking and Tango dancing?

Not easily. We've often burned the midnight oil and done our writing in short, strategic bursts, like this post today. And we took creative writing courses at Stanford and Berkeley literally on the run. Isn't this how most of us live in the modern world?

We invite you to enter the world of compass psychotheology and discover what it means to you!