From Pulpit to Couch: Why I Left Pastoring for Counseling

Описание: Have you ever wondered how someone knows they’re called into counseling?

Is it a sudden moment?
Or is it something that unfolds slowly over time?

In this conversation, I share the personal journey that led me from pastoral ministry into professional counseling — and how that calling became clearer year by year.

We discuss:
• Early signs of interest in understanding people
• A pivotal conversation with a mentor
• The tension between pastoral ministry and counseling
• The process of pursuing education and licensure
• How personal loss shaped my passion for grief work
• Why trauma counseling became a focus
• Advice for young adults sensing a similar call

Calling often doesn’t arrive fully formed.
Sometimes it’s more like adjusting a telescope — blurry at first, but clearer as you take faithful steps forward.

If you’re a college student, recent graduate, or simply wondering about vocational direction, this conversation may encourage you to take the next wise step — not all the steps at once.

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Clarity often comes through obedience in small steps.

While our ministry is located in Hopkinton, Massachusetts, we serve individuals and families from across the United States through online coaching and intensive counseling.

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