Speak The Truth EP. 136 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: Seeing Biblical Counseling as an Evangelistic Ministry W/Pastor Justin Greene
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Apr 19, 2024 Justin Greene, Senior Pastor of Salem Heights Church, shares insights on the powerful intersection of biblical counseling and evangelism. He emphasizes how equipping church members with biblical truths can transform lives and strengthen communities. Greene highlights the unique role churches can play in mental health support, contrasting it with state resources. He also discusses the importance of genuine care in addressing societal challenges like addiction and how personal connections foster trust and outreach.
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Counseling as Evangelistic Ministry
- Biblical counseling can be a powerful evangelistic ministry that advances the gospel deeply within church and community.
- Counseling moves beyond being a minor church function to a vital way people hear and receive Christ's message.
Mental Health Crisis as Gospel Opportunity
- The 'plague' of our day is the mental health crisis, which the church can address through gospel-centered care.
- True transformation and hope come as people align their lives with Jesus, attracting even skeptical observers.
Spirit-Led Scriptural Transformation
- Biblical counseling uniquely uses scripture to meet specific life crises, not by arguing but through Spirit-led transformation.
- Observable life change rooted in God’s Word draws people towards authentic faith.