OVERVIEW This download is designed to help you address risks unique to counseling the opposite sex. Start by evaluating your church’s current counseling atmosphere with the assessment, “Cautious Counseling.” Then, use the following articles to: learn practical ways to safeguard your church’s counseling ministry, address legal issues in counseling, and formulate your own policies on counseling the opposite sex. If you are a counselor (or just a good listener), these articles will further equip you and prepare your heart for ministry. CONTENTS OVERVIEW Seeking Wisdom to Counsel A risky ministry requires discernment. By Ria Feltman ASSESSMENT Cautious Counseling What precautions is your church taking? By Richard Hammar HOW TO 5 Moral Fences Set your boundaries early and make them known. By James MacDonald HOW TO Counseling Do’s and Don’ts Advice on keeping your counseling ministry helpful and healthy. By Link Care Center FOr THE PASTOR Strategies to Keep from Falling Ways to stand firm in the face of sexual misconduct in the church today. By Randy Alcorn THE LEGAL SIDE Legal Guidelines for Counselors Counseling men or women, your ministry has legal responsibilities. By Richard Hammar LEADER’S GUIDE Resource Center Quick tips and recommended resources. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Type: Download Pages: 19 Copyright: 2008 RELATED PRODUCTS Safe, Sensible Church Counseling Boundaries for Healthy Church Relationships |
