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Most people focus on pastoral ministrythe activities, programs, and outreach connected with the life of the churchwhen considering the work of a pastor. But one of the most important parts of a minister's job is pastoral careactivities such as compassion, healing, sustaining, guiding, and reconciling people to one another and to God. People today earnestly seek a minister who knows their names and cares about their hurts.Foundations of Pastoral Care introduces both clergy and laity to the ministry skills and personal qualities needed to provide effective care for people inside and outside the church. With thorough examination, Professor Bruce Petersen traces the historical development of soul care from the primitive church and on through the centuries to the church of today. In unit one, he introduces the place of pastoral care in the local church. He emphasizes the unique responsibility of church leaders and pastors to provide spiritual guidance while caring for the physical and emotional needs of their people. In unit two, he examines the pastoral care roles clergy are asked to fillshepherd, counselor, collaborator, and spiritual leader. In unit three, he addresses the need for a pastoral presence in the life of the church, and in unit four, he concludes with a discussion about the pastor's personal life and the importance of personal spiritual formation.Foundations of Pastoral Care provides the fundamental elements pastors and church leaders need to care for people in meaningful, personal ways with the love, compassion, and grace Christ showed during His ministry on earth.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Foundations of Pastoral Care'? A: The book primarily focuses on the importance of pastoral care in ministry, emphasizing activities such as compassion, healing, and guiding people both inside and outside the church.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Foundations of Pastoral Care' is Bruce L Petersen.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the historical development of soul care, the unique responsibilities of church leaders, pastoral care roles, and the importance of personal spiritual formation.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Foundations of Pastoral Care'? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both clergy and laypeople? A: Yes, 'Foundations of Pastoral Care' is designed to introduce both clergy and laypeople to essential ministry skills and personal qualities needed for effective pastoral care.
- Q: When was 'Foundations of Pastoral Care' published? A: The book was published on September 19, 2006.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the first edition of 'Foundations of Pastoral Care'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of Christian Living.