COUNSELING

The divine enablement to effectively listen to people and to assist them in their quests for psychological and relational wholeness.

DISTINCTIVES

• Brings help and wholeness to a person’s life with the primary tools of listening, discernment and wisdom.

• Effective listeners - genuine listening skills. Hear what people are saying but also listen for what they really mean.

• Provide feedback that leads to comfort and psychological wholeness.

• You are a safe haven for other’s burdens. You are trusted and frequently hear “I have never told anyone this before” or “Why am I telling you this?”

• You are approachable. People will seek you for direction.

• Discerning listener.

• “Tough love” - You challenge others to seek a new direction and hold them accountable for the direction.

• Other gifts: discernment, encouragement, wisdom, shepherding.

CAUTIONS

• Over-anxious; slow down and listen completely.

• Seek discernment - comfort versus confrontation.

• Distinguish between passion and the gift; because you have the passion doesn’t mean you have the gift.