Frequently Asked Questions

The first session comprises the interview session where we ask questions, the client talks primarily and we give an overview of the ministry. At the conclusion of the session, we determine an appropriate ministry path and lay that out for the client’s consideration. The sliding scale financial consideration does apply to that session.

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In Mark 16:15-19 Jesus commissioned his church to preach, heal and deliver people! We believe that Scripture applies still. In this ministry, we use the word deliverance to define the driving out of demons. God delivers people sovereignly on His own but we believe the ministry call is still upon the church.

The Lord has shown us a structured, Spirit-Led process to minister deliverance to those who want to be free. It comprises biblical teaching, preparation by the client and powerful, personal deliverance ministry prayer. We see people (yes, even Christians!) set free from demonic strongholds that have oppressed them for years. The process, and testimonials from those we have helped, may be found here on this website.

This is a Christian ministry and our focus is in the areas of individual, marriage and family counseling.  We also have done a lot of work in ministering to children.  Our geographical location is the Tampa Bay area, serving local clients from Tampa, Clearwater, St Petersburg, Brandon, Spring Hill, Hudson, Wesley Chapel and more. We also are able to do skype and phone counseling.

One of our major focal areas of expertise is in the area of deliverance ministry. That is, helping people get free from demonic strongholds and bondages such as addictions, depression, anger, fear, perversions and more. Check out the website for client and pastor testimonies. We have clients who come in from all over the country for this type of ministry.

Our statement of beliefs may be found on this website but, in a nutshell, we believe that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever. We believe He is still setting the captives free, still healing the sick and that He is a good God. We believe that the demonic realm is real but that believers can have the victory Christ secured on the cross. His plan for us is a good plan, to prosper us, to give us hope and a future and He has given his church authority over the demonic realm.

Yes we do! Modern technology is such that by using Skype, we are able to connect with people effectively and teach/minister in a shared desktop environment.  Skype is a free utility (PC or Mac) that requires only a low cost webcam and high speed internet connection. More details are on the website.

There are many trained and gifted Christian Counselors available but experience has shown we are best suited to minister to people who are truly willing to turn to Jesus for help and who believe He is still doing today what He did when He walked physically on the earth.

We believe in the “full gospel” of Christ and that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit are active today. Jesus is still in the business of healing and delivering people from bondages and uses His body, the church, as His “hands and feet” to help restore lives and marriages through the Word of God  and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Accordingly, you will see on this website that deliverance ministry is an important aspect for us and we have seen people gain freedom in just a few sessions that they have been unable to gain in months or even years of therapy elsewhere.

We routinely have people fly in from other parts of the country to receive ministry here. We also utilize skype and internet technology to counsel and minister deliverance to clients unable to come to Tampa.
Additionally, we are licensed with the National Christian Counselors Association and use clinical diagnostic tools and processes that are effective in helping people.

We see in the bible that Jesus spent a great deal of time healing and delivering people from demonic spirits. He trained the disciples to do deliverance ministry and sent them out with power and authority to do that work. We believe that same call is on the Church today (Mark 16:15-19).

There are many different "styles" used to minister deliverance and some clients are concerned that we will embarrass or hurt them. We minister deliverance prayer through a process we have learned that is biblically based, sensitive to the needs of the individual and in a personal, private manner that results in great victory.

We believe that every believer can benefit from going through deliverance. In general, however, deliverance can be beneficial when someone is unable to gain the victory over some area of their life where they have tried many other means. This would include one or more of repeated prayer, extensive counseling, fasting and more. Areas where we have seen deliverance ministry be effective include battles with depression, anger, addictions, fear, perversions and more!

Possesion implies ownership. A born-again believer becomes a child of God and is therefore "God-possessed". However believers can be demon-OPPRESSED... hence the need for deliverance.

Absolutely not! Part of our teaching process is to show the demonic realm affects our soul (mind/memory/emotions). We also have a free will that God does not typically violate and we must take responsibility for our choices and decisions. The reality is that many people are powerless to get victory because they do not understand that demonic torment is behind their problem and when they are free they are better able to follow in the leading of the Holy Spirit as they purpose their will after Him.

The Lord has shown us a thorough five-session process of teaching and preparation before we pray deliverance over someone. It is done in a quiet, respectful and private way that does not involve theatrics. Check out our testimonials.

There can be a demonic stronghold in a person's life when they are unable to gain or keep victory in spite of trying to do all the "right" biblical things. Examples include depression, extreme fear or panic attacks, addictions, perversions (chronic masturbation, homosexuality, child molestation, pornography and more), fear, lying, guilt, shame and much more.

In Mark 16:15-19, Jesus gave His church directions and a commission. Part of the signs that follow belivers is to "drive out demons" in His name. He is the same yesterday, today and forever so we believe that call is still upon His church today!

Christians can be demon oppressed but not demon possessed. At salvation, a person receives a born again spirit only. Demonic torment/oppression results from strongholds in the soul and body, in the case of infirmity. Christians, are "God-possessed" because at salvation we get adopted into God's family.

At Above & Beyond we are able to minister to the needs of each client because we focus on counseling, deliverance and sanctification...hence the CDS process. Many people spend years in counseling (or on medication) yet cannot get freedom because they need deliverance ministry. You cannot counsel demons out of people... they need to be delivered.

Yes we do! Modern technology is such that by using Skype, we are able to connect with people effectively and teach/minister in a shared desktop environment.  Skype is a free utility (PC or Mac) that requires only a low cost webcam and high speed internet connection. More details are on the website.

At Above & Beyond we are able to minister to the needs of each client because we focus on counseling, deliverance and sanctification...hence the CDS process. Many people spend years in counseling (or on medication) yet cannot get freedom because they need deliverance ministry. You cannot counsel demons out of people... they need to be delivered.

At Above & Beyond we are able to minister to the needs of each client because we focus on counseling, deliverance and sanctification...hence the CDS process. Many people spend years in counseling (or on medication) yet cannot get freedom because they need deliverance ministry. You cannot counsel demons out of people... they need to be delivered.

We see in the bible that Jesus spent a great deal of time healing and delivering people from demonic spirits. He trained the disciples to do deliverance ministry and sent them out with power and authority to do that work. We believe that same call is on the Church today (Mark 16:15-19).

There are many different "styles" used to minister deliverance and some clients are concerned that we will embarrass or hurt them. We minister deliverance prayer through a process we have learned that is biblically based, sensitive to the needs of the individual and in a personal, private manner that results in great victory.

Yes we do! Modern technology is such that by using Skype, we are able to connect with people effectively and teach/minister in a shared desktop environment.  Skype is a free utility (PC or Mac) that requires only a low cost webcam and high speed internet connection. More details are on the website.

Christians can be demon oppressed but not demon possessed. At salvation, a person receives a born again spirit only. Demonic torment/oppression results from strongholds in the soul and body, in the case of infirmity. Christians, are "God-possessed" because at salvation we get adopted into God's family.

At Above & Beyond we are able to minister to the needs of each client because we focus on counseling, deliverance and sanctification...hence the CDS process. Many people spend years in counseling (or on medication) yet cannot get freedom because they need deliverance ministry. You cannot counsel demons out of people... they need to be delivered.

The Lord has shown us a thorough five-session process of teaching and preparation before we pray deliverance over someone. It is done in a quiet, respectful and private way that does not involve theatrics. Check out our testimonials.