To Be The Church 515. Should Your Pastor Be Your Therapist?
What should church members expect from their pastors when it comes to counseling? And where is the line between pastoral care and professional help?
In this episode, the team discusses the launch of a new Biblical Counseling Ministry and uses it as a springboard to explore the role of pastors in caring for people with both spiritual and mental health needs. They unpack what biblical counseling actually is, how it differs from clinical counseling, and why the local church should play a central role in discipleship and care.
The conversation also addresses a key tension: what happens when someone’s needs go beyond what a pastor can realistically provide? How should pastors respond, and how can churches build systems that care for people without placing unrealistic expectations on one leader?
Whether you're a pastor, leader, or church member, this episode offers clarity on how counseling, discipleship, and the church’s responsibility all fit together.
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