The Function of a Pastoral Counselor

In this article, W.S. Hyland examines the unique differences between a pastor counseling in a local church and a pastoral counselor in a parachurch organization. Hyland draws on the biblical image of the shepherd as a guiding metaphor to the duties and function of a pastoral counselor. He uses the image of the rod and staff and expands the function of each in shepherding.

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Andrew Boswell, Bob D. Smith, Douglas Morton, Dwight Zeller, Howard E. Dial, Jay Adams, John Juedes, Joseph R. Vander Veer, Milton Fisher, Tim Crater, W. S. Hyland

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