651. Should I Pursue Biblical Counseling as a Career? | Ask Paul Tripp
Jul 25, 2024
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Best-selling author and pastor Paul Tripp answers a listener's question about pursuing a career in biblical counseling. Tripp advises on seeking guidance from the Christian community, pursuing relevant training programs, and the importance of community support in recognizing and honing gifts and talents.
Explore programs like CCEF's online training course for biblical counseling interest and giftedness assessment.
Engage with church community leaders to evaluate gifts, seek training opportunities, and gain recognition for counseling abilities.
Deep dives
Pursuing Biblical Counseling
Interested in pursuing biblical counseling? Start by exploring programs like the Christian Counseling Educational Foundation's online training course to assess your interest and giftedness. Remember, stick your toe into the counseling world to confirm your passion and aptitude. Discovering your gifts is a community effort; engage with your church to test and evaluate your abilities within the Body of Christ.
Discerning Your Gifts
Discovering your gifts involves experiencing, seeking opportunities, following your passions, getting training, and gaining recognition within the church community. Remember, recognition from others is crucial in identifying your gifts. Engage with church leaders or elders to discuss and evaluate your potential abilities and consider taking practical steps like courses to further explore your calling and gifts.
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Navigating Giftedness and Calling in Biblical Counseling
Ask Paul Tripp is the newest podcast resource from Paul Tripp Ministries. Each week, pastor and best-selling author Dr. Paul David Tripp answers your questions about anything and everything, connecting the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life in the process.
In this episode, Paul answers this question we received about biblical counseling: "I have been encouraged by a seasoned saint that I may have a gift in counseling, and I am trying to find a career for my life. I finished my bachelor's degree in theological studies, but I am not too good at Greek, which has kept me from pursuing seminary. What steps would you say for someone to take?"
If you have a question you'd like to ask Paul, you can email ask@paultripp.com or submit it online at PaulTripp.com/Ask.
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