“The pastor must study two books, not just one. Certainly, he must know the book of Scripture. . . . He must also be a master in reading the book of the human heart. He must know [people] no less well than he knows his Bible.”—J. I. Packer
Biblical Counseling for Pastors is a CCEF course that seeks to equip pastors with the knowledge and skills to care well for others dealing with a variety of sins and sufferings. Learn more and register below.
Ed Welch
Faculty
Ed is a faculty member and counselor at CCEF, where he has served since 1981. He holds a doctor of philosophy in counseling (neuropsychology) from the University of Utah and a master of divinity from Biblical Theological Seminary. Ed is a licensed psychologist and has been active in local church ministry for decades. He has written numerous books, including When People Are Big and God Is Small (P&R Publishing, 1997), Shame Interrupted (New Growth Press, 2012), Side by Side (Crossway, 2015), and Created to Draw Near (Crossway, 2020).
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