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Five Smooth Stones For Pastoral Work
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Whereas Much Of The Current Literature On Pastoring Stresses Uptodate Training And New Techniques Stemming From The Behavioral Sciences, Eugene Peterson Here Calls For Returning To An Old Resourcethe Bibleas The Basis For All Of Pastoral Ministry.Originally Published In 1980 And Now Being Reprinted To Meet Continuing Demand, Five Smooth Stones For Pastoral Work Shows How Five Old Testament Books Provide A Solid Foundation For Much Of What A Pastor Does:Prayerdirecting: Song Of Songs Storymaking: Ruth Painsharing: Lamentations Naysaying: Ecclesiastes Communitybuilding: Estherpointing To The Relevance Of Ancient Wisdom, Adapting Jewish Religious Tradition To Contemporary Pastoral Practice, And Affirming A Significant Link Between Pastoral Work And The Act Of Worship, This Book Opens Up To Pastors A Wealth Of Valuable Practicaltheological Insights.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work'? A: 'Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work' emphasizes the importance of the Bible as the foundational resource for pastoral ministry, contrasting contemporary techniques with ancient wisdom.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work' is Eugene H. Peterson, a respected figure in pastoral care and theology.
- Q: What are the five Old Testament books discussed in the book? A: The book discusses five Old Testament books: Song of Songs for Prayer-Directing, Ruth for Story-Making, Lamentations for Pain-Sharing, Ecclesiastes for Nay-Saying, and Esther for Community-Building.
- Q: When was 'Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work' originally published? A: 'Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work' was originally published in 1980 and has been reprinted due to ongoing demand.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book contains a total of 251 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new pastors? A: Yes, this book is suitable for new pastors as it provides valuable insights and a theological foundation for pastoral work.
- Q: Can this book be useful for church administration? A: Yes, the insights in 'Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work' can be beneficial for church administration by linking pastoral duties with community-building and worship.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work' is in new condition.
- Q: What is the publication date of the reprint edition? A: The reprint edition of 'Five Smooth Stones for Pastoral Work' was published on October 22, 1992.