The Pastor and Counseling: The Basics of Shepherding Members in Need Philip S. Ross Talbot School of Theology and

Talbot School of Theology and Pastor

its struggles

500 students

has the potential to transform how we interact with fellow believers and the world around us

’ So began an obituary for The Times in March 1981

The Pastor and Counseling: The Basics of Shepherding Members in Need Philip S. Ross Talbot School of Theology andPastors spend much of their time counseling people in crisisa delicate task that requires one to carefully evaluate each situation, share relevant principles from Gods Word, and offer practical suggestions for moving forward. Too often, however, pastors feel unprepared to effectively shepherd their people through difficult circumstances such as depression, adultery, eating disorders, and suicidal thinking. Written to help pastors and church leaders