Jay E. Adams

Jay E. Adams
Born(1929-01-30)January 30, 1929
DiedNovember 14, 2020(2020-11-14) (aged 91)
Occupation(s)Counselor, writer, founder of The Institute for Nouthetic Studies

Jay Edward Adams (January 30, 1929 – November 14, 2020) was an American Reformed theologian and author best known for his role in developing and promoting a counseling approach known as nouthetic counseling. He was a key figure in the biblical counseling movement and authored over 100 books on theology, pastoral ministry, and Christian counseling.