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Check out a recent Ask the Counselor video by Ed Welch: "As a pastor, how can I navigate my weakness when congregants expect strength?" Find more videos at ccef.org/video. . . . . . . . #ccef #biblicalcounseling #christiancounseling #biblicalcounselor #counseling #pastor #church #scripture #bible

"In a fundamental way, our Redeemer always makes the first move—the Good Shepherd goes after the one that is lost, until he finds it." —David Powlison From his book, The Pastor as Counselor: The Call for Soul Care. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/45hYShA #ccef #biblicalcounseling #christiancounseling #biblicalcounselor #pastoralcounseling #pastor #church #christianquotes #bible #scripture #davidpowlison

"Suffering must be walked through one step at a time. Be honest. Don’t take any shortcuts. Let each day’s trouble be sufficient for that day. Seek your Father. If you seek him, you will find him." —David Powlison From his book, Take Heart: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3RLfTf0 #ccef #biblicalcounseling #christiancounseling #biblicalcounselor #pastoralcounseling #pastor #church #christianquotes #bible #scripture #davidpowlison

"God's voice speaks deeper than what hurts, brighter than what is dark, more enduring than what is lost, truer than what has happened." —David Powlison From his book, God's Grace in Your Suffering. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ePXWe6Hp #ccef #biblicalcounseling #christiancounseling #biblicalcounselor #pastoralcounseling #pastor #church #christianquotes #bible #scripture #davidpowlison

"The shepherd of a flock knows every single sheep by name. He knows your concerns. He knows your situation. He knows your personality. And it is his pleasure to give you the kingdom. You can throw your weight on this." —David Powlison From "Don't Worry,” a Journal of Biblical Counseling article by David Powlison. You can read it for free here: https://bit.ly/3VkM0T8 #ccef #biblicalcounseling #christiancounseling #biblicalcounselor #pastoralcounseling #pastor #church #christianquotes #bible #scripture #davidpowlison

"The patient grace of Christ means a person can live life without paralyzing perfectionism and obsessive self-examination." —David Powlison From "How Does Sanctification Work?” a book by David Powlison. Learn more at the link in our bio. #ccef #biblicalcounseling #christiancounseling #biblicalcounselor #pastoralcounseling #pastor #church #christianquotes #bible #scripture #davidpowlison

"How do we apply the Word of God to daily life? Ask two questions: What is your current struggle? What about God in Christ connects to this? Bring one bit of Bible to one bit of life. You can’t say it all at once. Ministry, like life, goes one step at a time." —David Powlison From his article, "Think Globally, Act Locally." Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3VCk8LC #ccef #biblicalcounseling #christiancounseling #biblicalcounselor #pastoralcounseling #pastor #church #christianquotes #bible #scripture #davidpowlison

Ready to pray desperate, extraordinary prayers? Read more in my new book - The Multiplier's Mindset: Thinking Differently About Discipleship. www.multipliersmindset.com #prayer #pastor #church #discipleship

Is the ability to prioritise a key administrative skill or a Spiritual Discipline? Do you find it easy or a challenge? Let us know in the comments! In our latest article, UCAN Director Mark Parsons shares of an expert we could all learn from! Head to https://buff.ly/3PuXpxN to read more! #article #priority #priorities #prioritise #church #Jesus #churchadministration #spiritualdiscipline #administration #churchadmin #churchoperations #churchadministrator #operationsmanager #Easter #Lent

"'He gives more grace.' This is the basis of your relationship with God, the heartbeat of your prayer life. This promise anchors the way that an honest Psalm-like prayer cries out to God." —David Powlison From his course, Dynamics of Biblical Change. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3KEcXwg #ccef #biblicalcounseling #christiancounseling #biblicalcounselor #pastoralcounseling #pastor #church #christianquotes #bible #scripture #davidpowlison