Comments on: Survey: What are the 10 biggest counseling issues today?

By: David Murray

David Murray — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:51:26 +0000

Thanks so much for your input. Really appreciate it.

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By: Jeremy Lyerla

Jeremy Lyerla — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 06:59:03 +0000

In my pastoral experience it’s been getting men to be the spiritual leader of their family. I believe most other problems flow from this in one way or another. Whether marriage issues, parenting and even church issues.

By: Kyle Oliphint

Kyle Oliphint — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 20:04:20 +0000

Marriage/Family issues far and away number 1 in my experience.

By: Nate Shinn

Nate Shinn — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:36:11 +0000

Marriage & family issues

By: Tom

Tom — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:42:14 +0000

I’m not a pastor but I’d agree with Bob (above) porn/lust/sexual temptation.

By: Les

Les — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 18:24:51 +0000

I have major depression. I’ve never met a pastor who wasn’t able to/refused to address the depression as a medical problem. Unfortunately I’ve never met a pastor who asked, “What sins beset you in the midst of your depression?” or “Is there a particular sin that may make this depression worse or cause it?” Depressed Christians are shortchanged on this issue. We still need to grow in grace and be conformed to Christ’s image yet I get the feeling pastors don’t think we can take that message. Sometimes I wonder if pastors understand grace.

By: Carey

Carey — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:47:05 +0000

In 20+ years of counseling experience in the church as a Pastor I don’t even have to think about this one very hard. It’s the need for Christ-centered marriages – and Christ-honoring health in the home that they provide. In my world it’s been all too common that those counseling don’t even have this in their own homes, so how can they help others move in that direction? Of course, any successes in this realm are by the grace of God alone, but example and experience matter, a lot.

By: Tim

Tim — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:48:15 +0000

As a pastor committed to counseling, the two most common issues I face are: #1 porn addiction among men; and #2 marriages where the couples just can’t seem to get along, solve their problems, love one another, etc. However, if you’re asking which issue do I wish I had received more training in addressing, it would be helping tender consciences attain assurance of salvation.

By: Bob Wiegers

Bob Wiegers — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 13:57:43 +0000

I am not a pastor yet, but I would say: porn/lust/sexual temptations