Encourager Ministries is a counseling-teaching ministry located in Birmingham, Ala. It encourages, edifies, strengthens, equips and restores members of the Body of Christ using teaching, personal and group counseling, training and materials, including books and tapes. It serves inter-denominationally to churches, schools, universities, prison, agencies and individuals of all race, color and creed. In addition, it conducts seminars, workshops and retreat visits. Some of the topics Encourager Ministries teaches include dealing with bitterness, building self-esteem on Jesus Christ, recovery from sexual abuse, discovering spiritual gifts, effective communication in the family and several other topics essential to parenting.