Choosing wisely your Spiritual Care Team

In Restoring the Fallen, (blogged first 8/13 on this book), the authors list qualities a spiritual care team member ought to have, using Acts 6 (full of the spirit and wisdom” as their foundation) (37f):

emotionally and spiritually mature, compassionate, committed to confidentiality, humble, trustworthy, cooperative, not easily intimidated/willing to confront hard issues, strongly committed to truth, willing to engage in self examination, willing to commit time, willing to commit finances if necessary, and more.

Interestingly, they suggest that pastors not sit on this team for other christian leaders due to the time commitments.
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A friend of my sent me this article from Christianity Today that listed questions you might ask to discern whether a potential leader is wise:

1. Does this person live a life of grace?
2. Do others seek this person’s counsel?
3. Does this person live a consistent life?
4. Does this person show depth of thought?
5. Does this person show breadth of thought?
6. Does this person make judgments impartially?
7. Does this person understand suffering?