Relevant Magazine
A Majority of Christians Think Churches Should Provide Counseling, But Pastors Disagree
Monday, February 2, 2026There’s a disconnect playing out in American churches right now. According to recent research from Barna, 52% of Christians think churches should offer counseling as a core function. Only 31% of pastors agree. The pastors might be onto something. For generations, the pastor’s office has functioned as the de facto therapy room for believers navigating…