Pastoral Care by John Patton

Pastoral Care : Paperback : Abingdon Press : 9780687053223 : 0687053226 : 02 Jun 2005 : The essentials of pastoral care involve the pastor's distinctive task of caring for those who are estranged--the lost sheep. Taken from the biblical image of the shepherd, the pastor by virtue of his or her professional calling cultivates wise judgment in order to hear the hurting and offer guidance, reconciliation, healing, sustaining presence, and empowerment to those in need. This book will outline the quintessential elements pastors need to wisely minister in today's context by discussing four major kinds of lostness: grief, illness, abuse, and family challenges. The purpose of the Essential Guides series is to be a substantive, yet highly accessible introduction to the core disciplines in theological and religious studies.... Mehr