About the author

Juan M. Perez

<p>Rev. Juan M. Pérez is an experienced pastor, counselor, and author dedicated to guiding individuals toward spiritual renewal through Biblical wisdom. As the pastor and Lead Counselor of New Life Christian Counseling Ministry, a subsidiary of New Life Outreach of Dallas, Inc., he has counseled couples and individuals for over 30 years, amassing thousands of hours helping people navigate personal and spiritual challenges. His compassionate approach, rooted in Scripture, reflects his deep commitment to fostering spiritual growth and healing.</p><p>Pérez's writing blends heartfelt storytelling with practical theology, addressing real-world struggles with clarity and hope. His book Spiritual Alzheimer's: Forgetting Who You Are in Christ (2025) uses a powerful metaphor to explore spiritual decline, offering readers a Biblical framework for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of fading faith. Other works include My Search For Importance (2017), a memoir detailing his journey from a troubled upbringing to redemption; The New Pastor's User Manual: Real Answers to Everyday Questions (2016), a guide for ministry leaders; What Is Sin Really? (2016), an in-depth Biblical study; and Practical Counseling 2: Resources for the Practical Counselor (2018), a resource for counselors. His love for Scripture is matched by his passion for science fiction, which influences his creative storytelling.</p><p>Born into a dysfunctional family, Pérez overcame anger, bitterness, and addiction through faith, shaping his empathetic perspective. His experiences as a pastor and counselor, combined with his personal transformation, inform his writing, making it relatable and impactful. He can be contacted at pastor.juan.perez@gmail.com.</p>