{"product_id":"counseling-and-the-church-an-apostolic-approach-to-wholeness-and-mental-health-ebook","title":"Counseling and the Church: An Apostolic Approach to Wholeness and Mental Health Ebook","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen someone in your church is struggling with depression, trauma, or a mental health crisis, is prayer enough? Is counseling the answer? Or have we been asking the wrong question?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePastors should not have to choose between spiritual care and professional counseling. \u003ci\u003eCounseling and the Church\u003c\/i\u003e offers a biblically grounded framework for caring for the whole person while preserving the distinct roles of pastor and clinician. This practical guide helps church leaders respond to emotional and mental health needs with compassion, wisdom, and clear spiritual and ethical boundaries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book will help you:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eRecognize when a need belongs within pastoral care and when professional counseling is appropriate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eBuild trusted referral relationships with qualified counselors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eEstablish healthy boundaries that protect pastors, churches, and those seeking help.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eReduce the stigma surrounding mental and emotional health in the church.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan role=\"presentation\"\u003eRemain spiritually present and engaged even when clinical care becomes part of someone’s healing journey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe church does not have to become a counseling center to become a safer place for people who are hurting. And pastors do not have to become clinicians to shepherd people well. With biblical conviction and the right partnerships, churches can care for the mind without compromising the message.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentecostal Publishing House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52405532459189,"sku":"33349","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0117\/7160\/9150\/files\/Pagesfrom33349CounselingandtheChurchebook.pdf_22f7e3a1-3898-4ed3-aa21-0358e45e9e59.jpg?v=1790980002","url":"https:\/\/pentecostalpublishing.com\/products\/counseling-and-the-church-an-apostolic-approach-to-wholeness-and-mental-health-ebook","provider":"Pentecostal Publishing House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}