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Overview
Valuable for both seminarians and practicing clergy, this basic work integrates theology and pastoral care in a practical and useful way. Citing actual experiences, with questions for personal reflection, this much-needed study brings about a new awareness of the ministry of pastoral care.
Synopsis
Valuable for both seminary students and practicing ministers, this basic work integrates theology and pastoral care in a practical and useful way.
Focusing throughout on pastoral care -- rather than pastoral counseling -- William Arnold stresses that the pastoral dimension of ministry includes far more than the formal structures of therapy. He reveals the theological roots of everyday pastoral tasks, examines the personal and professional identity of the pastor, and includes a discussion of helpful resources presently available to the pastor. Citing actual experiences, Arnold shows specifically how to deal with problems of stress, grief, illness, family and marriage issues, and sexuality.
With activities and questions for personal reflection, this much-needed work brings about a new awareness of the ministry of pastoral care.