Refuge & Biblical Counseling

Refuge & Biblical Counseling helps invited adults of The Refuge Christian Center read Scripture, reflect, and participate in church-led pastoral care. CHURCH PARTICIPATION Access is invitation-only and requires an approved church account. Downloading the app does not create membership or enroll another church. The church administrator manages invitations, participant roles, and counselor assignments. SCRIPTURE AND REFLECTION Explore Bible passages in context, save verses, follow reading plans, and read resources provided by the church. Keep a personal journal for notes and reflections, with safeguards for unsaved changes. PASTORAL CARE Members and their assigned counselors can use conversations and shared care plans for spiritual guidance and follow-up. Access depends on church role and assignment. Church administrators organize resources and care participation. ACCOUNT TOOLS Verify your email address, recover account access, manage sign-in sessions, and review your Refuge records. Eligible members and counselors can request account deletion in the account tools; church administrators must arrange an administration handover first. Refuge participation is separate from an Academia Ministerial website account and its purchases. IPHONE PRIVACY FEATURES Unlock the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode, then sign in with your church account. A privacy cover hides the care interface when leaving the app. The app also locks after five minutes without interaction; reading without touching the screen counts as inactivity. Tap Lock whenever you step away. Device unlocking does not replace church sign-in. PROFILE AND LANGUAGE Choose an optional private profile icon or picture. Native controls follow your iPhone language. Bible text and hosted church pages are currently in English. IMPORTANT For adults aged 18 and older. Biblical and pastoral guidance does not replace medical or mental-health care. This is not an emergency service, and messages may not receive an immediate response. Support and privacy requests: therefugechristiancenter1@gmail.com