David Powlison Examines the Unique Role of the Pastor as Counselor A Pastor inhabits multiple roles--teacher, preacher, youth leader, and counselor.
He blogs regularly at CCEF.org..
His books include When People Are Big and God Is Small , Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away From Addiction , Running Scared: Fear, Worry and the God of Rest , Shame Interrupted , and Side by Side .
He has been counseling for more than 35 years and has written extensively on the topics of depression, fear, and addictions.
Welch (PhD, University of Utah) is a counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation.
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He wrote a number of books, including How Does Sanctification Work?
Making All Things New ; and God\'s Grace in Your Suffering .
He received his PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and was also the senior editor of the Journal of Biblical Counseling .
About author(s): David Powlison (1949-2019) was a teacher, a counselor, and the executive director of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation.
David Powlison reminds pastors of their unique role as the shepherds of God\'s people, equipping them to apply biblical wisdom to the thoughts, values, moods, expectations, and decisions of those under their care.
Yet many church leaders feel unprepared to counsel church members who are struggling with difficult, multifaceted problems.
David Powlison Examines the Unique Role of the Pastor as Counselor A Pastor inhabits multiple roles--teacher, preacher, youth leader, and counselor