Speak The Truth EP. 137 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: The Impact of a Counseling Ministry within the Local Church W/Pastor Pete Potloff
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Apr 22, 2024 In this enlightening discussion, Pete Potloff, executive pastor at Salem Heights Church, shares his expertise in overseeing their impactful counseling ministry. He highlights the importance of intensive discipleship and caring for one another, which have dramatically transformed both individuals and the church community. Pete encourages churches to start small in building a culture of care, emphasizing how such ministries can enhance community engagement and encourage personal heart transformation, ultimately serving as a catalyst for evangelism.
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Pete's Journey to Counseling Pastor
- Pete Potloff shared how his role evolved from children's ministry to executive pastor, overseeing counseling just before the pandemic.
- He emphasized how biblical counseling transformed his life and deeply impacted Salem Heights Church's community culture.
Counseling Sparks Church Growth
- Biblical counseling grew Salem Heights by fostering life change and intentional one another care.
- The counseling ministry ignited referrals and community trust, highlighting the gospel's practical power.
Use Counseling Training Discipleship
- Train your own people first for biblical counseling to grow personal heart transformation, not only ministry experts.
- Use counseling training as a discipleship tool rather than feeling pressured to start a full formal ministry instantly.