PASTORAL COUNSELOR'S IDENTITY AND ETHICS PAPER
A PAPER SUBMITTED TO
DR. STEVEN BROOKS
PACO 500 INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL COUNSELING
BY
BEN CLAYTON JR.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN
MARCH 22, 2015
Abstract
This paper is comprised of information gathered in order establish and identify ethical boundaries and guidelines that are to be adhered by this counselor. This study also includes information that is needed to obtain necessary licensing and training to ensure proper pastoral care training is received. The importance of this is critical in the rendering of pastoral care. Goals of the counselor as well what is expected of the counselor by his church will also be expressed within this paper. Most importantly the foundation of the pastoral counseling is highlighted which is to never forget that God’s is the counselors divine resource.
CONTENTS
Abstract…………………………………………………………………………………………..2
Goals of a Counselor and Statement of Belief….......................................................…………….4
Code of Ethics… AACC Y-2014 Code of Ethics...………………………………………………5
An Organization's Ethical Guidelines …………………………………………………………….6
Potential Partnerships……………………………………………………………………………. 7
Conclusion………………………………………………………………………...……………. .7
References………………………………………………………………………………………...8
Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………………9
Rubric…………………………………………………………………………………………….12
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Goals of a Counselor:
This preacher is not in a pastoral role and is taking this class on the direction of his pastor. If ever called to pastor, the student’s pastor wanted to ensure that the student has the tools needed to be an effective spiritually lead vessel for the Lord to use.
The goal of this student is to be an aid to the pastor and continue studies in the role of pastoral care. The goal of my pastor is to care about what others care about. Learning through my studies as well as watching my pastor collaborate his effort with the participants being, God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
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