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How long does it take to read Counseling?

John MacArthur

Counseling by John MacArthur takes about 6 hours 32 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.

About 6 hours 32 minutes

A weekend read

First published 2005. 356 pages, about 97,900 words.

14 days at 30 minutes a day

Estimate based on 275 words per page.

At other speeds

Slow, 150 words a minute 10 hours 53 minutes
Average, 250 words a minute 6 hours 32 minutes
Fast, 400 words a minute 4 hours 5 minutes

The page count is the median across 2 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.

About the book

Solid theological foundations of biblical counseling are clearly presented in contrast to humanistic and secular theories of psychological counseling. A practical, proactive, and relevant book for students, church leaders, and lay people. This collection of writers represents some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors. This groundbreaking book presents a system of biblical truth that brings together people, their problems, and the living God. It is founded on three convictions: That God's Word should be the counseling authority of Christians helping people with broken lives; That counseling is a part of the essential ministry of the local church; That God's people can and should be trained to counsel effectively. Dr. John MacArthur has teamed with Dr. Wayne Mack and their collegues to produce a book for all God's people -- pastors, elders, and lay people. - Publisher. Solid theological foundations of biblical counseling are clearly presented in contrast to humanistic and secular theories of psychological counseling. A practical, proactive, and relevant book for students, church leaders, and lay people. This collection of writers represents some of America's leading biblical teachers and counselors. Other contributors include: Ken L. Sarles, David Powlison, Douglas Bookman, David B. Maddox, Robert Smith, William W. Goode, and Dennis M. Swanson.

Subjects: Pastoral psychology, Discipling (Christianity), Pastoral counseling, Biblical Counseling

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