Hope and Healing Through Grace and Truth
We gently walk with you to uncover and resolve the root issues holding you back — so you can experience true freedom in Christ, lasting peace, and restored relationships.We provide real hope and lasting change using the timeless truth of Scripture. Our approach encourages our clients to understand their identity in Christ, address their root issues, and learn to live out of their new heart.
IBCC offers an environment of unconditional love and grace. We walk beside you to discover and resolve the root issues that impact your spiritual growth, daily peace, and relationships.
Common Struggles We Help With
Marriage- Struggling with communication, intimacy, conflict, or feeling disconnected? We help couples find restoration and Christ-centered unity.
Sexual Addictions- Breaking free from pornography, compulsive behaviors, or related shame. We walk with you toward purity, healing, and renewed relationships.
Relationship Coaching- Navigating difficult friendships, family dynamics, or dating with biblical wisdom and practical tools.
Trauma & Abuse- Healing from past wounds, abuse, or painful experiences so you can live without fear and find wholeness in God’s love.
Betrayal & Reconciliation- Processing infidelity, broken trust, or deep hurts while learning biblical forgiveness and (when possible) rebuilding relationships.
Grief & Suffering- Walking through loss, chronic illness, or seasons of pain with comfort from Scripture and compassionate support.
Emotional Immaturity- Growing in self-control, emotional regulation, and Christ-like character in daily life and relationships.
OCD, PTSD & Anxiety- Finding freedom from intrusive thoughts, fear, panic, and trauma responses through the renewing power of God’s truth.
Parenting & Family- Addressing challenges with children, blended families, discipline, or generational patterns from a biblical perspective.
Spiritual Conflicts- Battling doubt, spiritual warfare, guilt, legalism, or feeling distant from God — and rediscovering joy in your walk with Christ.
Meet Jeff Pokone
With over 40 years in full-time ministry and more than 28 years of counseling experience, Jeff Pokone brings deep wisdom, compassion, and practical insight to every session. Jeff has served as the primary counselor and Center Director since 2002.
He is an ordained minister who previously served with Teen Challenge in Michigan, Minnesota, and California. Jeff is a graduate of North Central University and has been joyfully married to his wife Suzette for over 37 years. They have five adult children and one grandchild.
Jeff specializes in helping people find freedom through Christ-centered counseling in areas such as marriage, trauma and abuse recovery, sexual addictions, spiritual conflicts, anxiety, depression, and personal growth.
“I’m passionate about gently walking with people helping them understand their identity in Christ, address their root issues and watching God bring real transformation, freedom, and restored relationships.”
— Jeff Pokone
What People Are Saying
“Jeff got to the source of my problem… helping me see that anger was the outward result of unresolved woundedness. Since receiving counseling, I have learned to manage my anger. My relationships with my wife, daughter, and father have greatly improved.”
Overcoming Anger & Trauma““I was having a hard time forgiving myself. Jeff showed me through Scripture how all my sins have been nailed to the cross… I now understand how to walk out my Christian life with no condemnation. It’s been life-changing.”
Addiction & Spiritual Growth
“We were close to divorce… I came thinking we were there to fix him, but it was I who needed fixing. God has brought me to freedom. I now realize that while people may let me down, Jesus never will.”
Marriage Restoration