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What is the Pastoral Counseling Ministry?
The Pastoral Counseling Ministry of Central Church is an expression of God's love and mercy to adults, children, couples, and families who find that life, this side of heaven, isn't easy. Most of us, even as Christians, must admit that even with all the biblical promises, our earthbound journey takes us through many deep valleys. It is during these tough times that we need someone to "walk along side" of us, to listen, to help us think through decisions, to help us find and understand what God would have us believe and do as we decide to take a particular course of action. The Pastoral Support staff has answered God's call to help "carry each other's burden" (Gal. 6:2) as well as help each one to be able to "carry his own load" (Gal. 6:5).
To do this, the Pastoral Counseling Ministry looks to THE COUNSELOR - the Holy Spirit, requested of God - the Father, by Jesus Christ - the Son (John 14:16, 17, 26) to lead each one to the truth and provide the guidance needed. Through the support and soul-care process, we provide a basic networking of spirit-directed counsel, discipleship, and as necessary, referrals as more intensive assistance is required.
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