PASTOR AS COUNSELOR, THE

David Powlison Examines the Unique Role of the Pastor as Counselor A pastor inhabits multiple rolesteacher, preacher, youth leader, and counselor. And yet, many church leaders feel unprepared to counsel church members struggling with any number of difficult, multifaceted problemswhether from a lack of training, inexperience, or both. This book by David Powlisonan experienced counselor and the former executive director of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundationreminds pastors of their unique role as the shepherds of Gods people, tasked with applying biblical wisdom to the thoughts, values, moods, expectations, and decisions of those under their care.