My primary motivation to pursue a masters in clinical counseling or marriage/family counseling is that I feel that is my calling. Upon completion of my degree, I intend to get my license and begin practicing. After I have a good grasp on the field, I want to open my own practice and potentially grow it into an agency. This agency would work alongside local churches and provides professional counseling. I also seek to be ordained in the United Methodist church as a Deacon. I want to use this connection and appointment in my future as a counselor. Contributing to the mental wellness of the church is something I feel called towards. This career choice would be crucial to my vision of my role the church. We have many things we train pastors with