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(Source 1) The first article “Why Pastoral Counseling” is by the director of the American Association of Pastoral Counseling, Reverend Jill L. Snodgrass, Ph.D.

http://www.aapc.org/page/WhyPastoral

(Source 2) The next is from a lecture give by Dr. Stuart Scott of The Master's Seminary. He teaches a course on Pastoral Counseling.

(Source 3) PASTORAL COUNSELING IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH by Felicity Brock Kelcourse

The Bible says that the church is called to care for all people that are in need. So what are faith leaders and pastoral counselors to do when someone comes to them for help with physical or psychological healthcare needs?

http://www.cts.edu/library/documents/Staff-Assets/Articles/63_1Kelcourse.pdf

(source 4) Got Questions Ministries

Question: "What is the value of pastoral counseling?"

https://www.gotquestions.org/pastoral-counseling.html

(source 5) “Testing the Efficacy of Chaplaincy Care” by HealthCare Chaplaincy Network.

Spiritual and Religious Needs in Illness - The Case for Spiritual Care. Religion plays an integral part in the lives of many Americans. Patients in acute health care settings have spiritual and religious needs. Religion and spirituality are often central to coping with illness and general emotional stress. Patients generally want those needs attended to in the treatment process, often by chaplains. Spiritual struggle has been found to be common in people who are ill. Care that includes the spiritual dimension increases patient and family satisfaction. The spiritual needs of many patients in health care institutions are not being met.

https://www.healthcarechaplaincy.org/templeton-research/tr-literature-review.html