Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Pastoral Care, Confidentiality, and Sexual Abuse


I am a pastor, not a licensed counselor. However, it does not take long in the context of pastoral ministry to see that clergy are often the first people approached when someone in the church family has an issue needing counsel and care.

As the spiritual shepherds of congregations, pastors are viewed as trustworthy authorities and most difficult of life circumstances.

What should a pastor do when a congregant confides that he or she has been or is being abused sexually?

What should a pastor do when someone in the congregation exposes instances of sexual abuse involving others?

When is it appropriate to break confidentiality? Keep reading

See also
Advice on Pastoral Counseling

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