In this insightful conversation, Jim Osman introduces Rob Pryor as the newest staff member leading the biblical counseling ministry at Kootenai Community Church. Rob shares his salvation testimony, theological journey, and passion for discipleship through the biblical counseling ministry. He also explains his ACBC certification, the philosophy of biblical counseling, and his plans to equip others in the church to counsel from Scripture. Rob's story highlights God’s providence and the importance of training counselors grounded in God’s Word.
Questions from this session include:
- How and when did the Lord save you?
- Did you grow up in a Christian home?
- Are you charismatic?
- What were your early theological and spiritual influences?
- Where did you experience biblical counseling for the first time?
- What is your wife’s name and how did you meet?
- How many children do you have and what are they doing now?
- What churches have you been involved with over the years?
- Why did you decide to pursue seminary training?
- Why did you choose Talbot School of Theology?
- What led you from Oregon to Illinois?
- How did you end up coming to Kootenai Community Church?
- Are you currently enrolled in another program?
- What is biblical counseling?
- What does ACBC certification involve?
- How is biblical counseling different from secular or Christian-integrated counseling models?
- What kind of counseling do you do? (e.g., marriage, financial, individual)
- Is this counseling available to the public or just church members?
- What are your hobbies and non-ministry interests?
- What five books (besides the Bible) have most influenced and shaped you?
- What book are you currently reading?
- What book are you planning to read next?
- How do you distinguish or balance between evangelism and helping with soul issues?
- Who are your personal faith heroes?
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