INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY ISSUES IN PASTORAL COUNSELING
- Demonstrate the appropriate awareness related to the unique cultures that the modern church is faced with, including spirituality, sexuality, gender issues, ethnicity, and values .
- Evaluate contemporary topics and issues pertinent to pastoral counseling by discussing current research and addressing societal understanding as it relates to meeting the needs of a modern-day congregation.
- Apply a biblical basis for marriage and families, and research what God defined as to what marriage is in His eyes and why the strength of the family is key to a strong church.