| Caring Ministry: A Contemplative Approach to Pastoral Care Contributor(s): Butler, Sarah A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0826411592 ISBN-13: 9780826411594 Publisher: Continuum OUR PRICE: $57.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 1999 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Ministry - Counseling & Recovery - Religion | Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources - Religion | Christian Church - Administration |
| Dewey: 253.5 |
| LCCN: 81003357 |
| Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.18" W x 9.19" (0.82 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Caring Ministry program was developed by the Pastoral Care Team at St. John as Episcopal Cathedral in Denver, Colorado, to train lay people in basic pastoral skills. Its premise is that there is no better way to cultivate a receptive posture towrd others than by praticing listening to God. The Caring Ministry Approach thus combines basic pastoral skills and guildelines along with an emphasis on being grounded in prayer. It invites both clergy and lay ministers to deepen the well of relationship with God as a means to developing a caring, listening heart.The text weds experise with reflection and draws up the rich stories and lessons from scripture that add the spark of wisdom and grace to psychological programs. It is particularly suited for use in church-based pastoral care programs. |