Pastoral care
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What is this book about? Pastoral care is primarily about caring for all members of the parish and the diverse needs of the church community. However, the New Testament parable of the shepherd shows that his responsibility includes not only the entire flock, but also the lost sheep. The shepherd needs the ability to find them and the wisdom to help them - first and foremost, to listen to the suffering, help them reconcile with God, and support them on the difficult path to healing. From the book by John Patton, one of the leading experts in the field of pastoral care, you will learn about the foundational principles of this ministry. The author will tell you how to work with people who are experiencing grief, loss, or illness, are subjected to various forms of violence, or have fallen into the bondage of addiction. Additionally, you will understand how to find time and strength for the ministry of soul care and, while shining light on others, not to burn out yourself.
John Patton's book is multifaceted. It covers various aspects of pastoral soul care - from the pastor's personality and the qualities he needs to a brief but comprehensive presentation of modern psychological approaches to solving the problems of 'lost sheep'. The concept of pastoral wisdom runs through the entire book. The author thoroughly explains this concept and shows how essential wisdom is for a soul caregiver. You will learn about the knowledge needed by a minister and the connection of wisdom to the practice of pastoral care. Much attention is paid to the question of how to be wise both in self-expression and in helping others. John Patton elaborately tells the reader about pastoral presence, pastoral guidance, and how to offer them to a person in the best way. You will learn about the boundaries of presence and understand how to make it wise. The chapter on pastoral guidance explains how traditional duties of ministers - instruction and guidance - take on new meaning if the mentor learns to listen to those under their care and truly understand their situations.
The manual addresses the problems that cause the greatest difficulties for both pastors themselves and those seeking help. These include experiences related to loss and grief, illness, violence, and addictions, as well as difficulties in family relationships. The reader will learn what lies behind the external manifestations of the problem and how to help a person find the right path.
Author:
Author:Patton John
Cover:
Cover:soft
Category:
- Category:Education & Teaching
- Category:Religion & Spiritually
Dimensions:
Dimensions:20x12x1 cm
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-86181-383-9
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