How close should a pastor get to the members?

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Originally Posted by aak1972

Im only using these examples to make a point. All pastors have some line they will not cross when it comes to counseling and it varies with the pastor. My uncle has pastored the same church for 31 years and he will not counsel on personal matters.

What is a personal matter? Do we compartmentalize our spirituality into a tidy little drawer, or is it the foundation underlying ALL things: personal, financial, spiritual, interpersonal - our WHOLE being?

I'm not against secular counseling, but I think the church is sufficient enough where there is plenty of wisdom to gain by pastors and elders in our churches. There is nothing new under the sun.