In this episode of Pastor Matters, Dr. Kristin Kellen, Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling and co-author of "The Gospel for Disordered Lives" discusses biblical counseling, the role of pastors in counseling, and how to equip church leaders and laypersons for effective counseling. The conversation covers various resources available for training, self-care for counselors, and the need for collaboration in pastoral care. Dr. Kellen emphasizes the necessity of grounding counseling in scripture and encourages pastors to seek help and training in their counseling efforts.

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Resources in this episode:

The Gospel for Disordered Lives by Robert D. Jones, Kristin L. Kellen, and Rob Green

Christian Counseling and Education Foundation, www.CCEF.org

Association of Biblical Counselors, www.ChristianCounseling.com

Anchored Virtual, www.AnchoredVirtual.com

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