Dr. Dale Johnson, an expert in biblical counseling, discusses the importance of teaching pastors about soul care. They explore the growth of the biblical counseling movement and the significance of integrating soul care into counseling. They emphasize the need for biblical solutions for mental health issues.
The biblical counseling movement is experiencing significant growth, indicating a growing interest in the sufficiency of Scripture and a desire for training in biblical counseling.
Maintaining unity within the biblical counseling movement is crucial to ensure a clear and consistent message, while emphasizing the vital role of the local church in soul care.
Deep dives
The Growth of Biblical Counseling
The biblical counseling movement is experiencing significant growth, with an increase in training centers and certified members. More schools are also incorporating biblical counseling into their curriculum. This growth indicates a growing interest in the sufficiency of Scripture and a desire to receive training in biblical counseling. The movement is also expanding internationally, with a hunger for biblical counseling seen around the world. This presents an opportunity to propagate solid biblical theology and strengthen churches in their care for souls.
Maintaining Fidelity and Unity
One challenge in the biblical counseling movement is the splintering of perspectives and definitions. As the movement grows, there is a risk of diluting the core principles of biblical counseling. It is important to maintain fidelity to the sufficiency of Scripture, the understanding of human motivation, and the rejection of secular ideologies. Unity within the movement is necessary to ensure a clear and consistent message. Maintaining a focus on the local church and its vital role in soul care is also crucial.
Challenges and Dangers Ahead
As the biblical counseling movement navigates the future, there are challenges and potential dangers to be aware of. One challenge is effectively managing the growth of the movement without compromising its foundational principles. Splintering and division should be avoided, and the focus should remain on growth within the established boundaries. Maintaining a biblical perspective in an increasingly secular world is also essential, resisting the temptation to adopt secular wisdom and language. It is important to diagnose problems and seek remedies using biblical language and understanding, while exercising caution in interpreting and engaging with secular science.
We’re joined by Dr. Dale Johnson, Associate Professor of Biblical Counseling at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Executive Director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Dr. Johnson is passionate about teaching and informing people about biblical counseling, especially pastors. Dr. Johnson is burdened for pastors to see the church function in a way that cares for souls. In these roles, he is able to do just that by both “catching” and training pastors before they go out in ministry or after they’ve been in ministry and realize that they need more training.
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