In this article the authors describe a model counseling ministry within an African American church and discuss how the larger body of professional counselors can interface with similar programs and institutions that are a source of strength for many African Americans. Implications of the model for professional counselors are also discussed. The article is divided into the following sections: Spiritual Connectedness and the African American Church; Strengths of the African American Church; A Model Counseling Ministry in an African American Church; Origin of the Counseling Ministry; Philosophy of the Counseling Ministry; Components of the Counseling Ministry; Counseling Ministry Staff and Support System; Counseling Ministry Outcomes; Replication of the Counseling Ministry; The Interface between Professional Counselors and African American Churches; and Conclusion. Appended are: (1) General and Specific Questions for Assessing Counseling Needs; and (2) a list of Internet resources.