No. What is necessary is that all who have a leadership role (Group Leaders/Facilitators) must be mature in their walk with God. Unless the Word of God rejoices the heart of those in leadership, she/he cannot teach a counselee to love the Word of God and make it his joy. Personal holiness is vital. It is more important than college degrees, great gifts, personality, winsome ways, or great knowledge. Leaders must always remember that “the most important part of their life is the part of their life that only God sees.” Wiersbe