Biblical Counseling: How Can Pastors Care for Their Own Souls?

TGC Q&A

In the third episode of the biblical counseling series, Lois Kehlenbrink answers the question, “How can pastors care for their own souls?" She addresses:

• Spiritual plateau (:53)
• Taking physical inventory (1:30)
• The importance of Sabbath rest (2:00)
• Neglected pastoral wounds (4:00)
• Help for lingering hurts (6:27)
• Wounds as tools to understand God’s love (9:41)
• Identifying with the suffering of Christ (10:44)
• Dignity and delight in fellowship with Christ (13:00)
• Grieving that understands the suffering of Christ (15:18)
• Redemptive purposes in our wounds (16:31)

Find more from TGC on this topic:

Tony Merida on Ministry Discouragement

What It Takes to Survive and Thrive in Ministry

Lois's Recommended Reading List:

Every Good Endeavor by Tim Keller with Katherine Leary Alsdorf

Walking with God through Pain and Suffering by Tim Keller

Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense by Paul Tripp

The Wounded Healer: Ministry in Contemporary Society by Henri J. M. Nouwen