1st Edition

Theological Context for Pastoral Caregiving Word in Deed

By William M Clements, Howard W Stone Copyright 1997
186 Pages
by Routledge

186 Pages
by Routledge

186 Pages
by Routledge

In Theological Context for Pastoral Caregiving, Howard W. Stone helps his fellow pastors and worship leaders provide effective and faithful pastoral care and counseling through the study of the correlation between pastoral care and theology. You will learn that in order for pastoral care to be effective it must have a theological base to shape the caregiving experience. At the same time, theology... Read more
Contents Preface
  • Introduction
  • The Distinctiveness of Pastoral Care
  • Theological Assessment
  • The Word
  • Correlating Theology and Ministry
  • Spiritual Direction
  • The Priesthood of All Believers
  • Acceptance of Self and Spirit
  • Suffering
  • Love of God and Neighbor
  • Pastoral Care as Community Endeavor
  • Index

Biography

William M Clements, Howard W Stone