By Dr. Larry Crabb (summary by Jeffrey Bush)
Why, the author believes that soul care belongs to the church:
The author says many Christians run to counselors and professional help when
going through difficulties but suggests soul care belonging to the church for the
below reasons:
- The Nature of the Problem.
◦ We are not damaged things needed to be fixed, we are disconnected
persons that must depend upon the Gospel to reestablish
connection.
◦ We are eternal souls in need of God’s fellowship. - The Power of Community.
◦ The power of the gospel is released when we live together in a
connected community.
◦ We are not broken people needed to be fixed, we need the closeness
to give and receive from one another. - God’s passion for Shepherding