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Listening and Caring Skills in Ministry: A Guide for Groups and Leaders,New
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The secret to leadership and transformation of a groupor of another personis the quality of the relationship one person has with another. The effective group leader or counselor will be the person who learns how to listen to other people. By studying and employing listening skills, church leaders will engage others more compassionately, allowing them to feel that their needs are being met. These skills can be used with persons who are terminally ill, inactive at church, going through a divorce, in a family with a severely ill person, unemployed, seeking a new church, grieving, traumatized by catastrophe, going through teenage adolescence, in marriage counseling, or leading a ministry team.John Savage offers eleven specific and teachable listening skills for improving relationships among those who do ministry in smallgroup settings or when offering counsel to others. The skills are taught through oral exercises and unfailingly helpful examples from actual congregational situations. The skills include paraphrasing, productive questions, perception check, expression of feelings and emotions, fogging, negative inquiry, behavior description, and story listening.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Listening and Caring Skills in Ministry'? A: The book focuses on the importance of listening skills in ministry and leadership, emphasizing how these skills can transform relationships within groups and enhance effective counseling.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Listening and Caring Skills in Ministry' is John Savage.
- Q: What are some key listening skills mentioned in the book? A: Key listening skills mentioned include paraphrasing, productive questioning, perception checking, expressing feelings, fogging, negative inquiry, behavior description, and story listening.
- Q: How can this book help church leaders? A: This book provides church leaders with practical listening skills that allow them to engage more compassionately with their congregants, addressing various personal and emotional challenges.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Listening and Caring Skills in Ministry' published? A: The book was published on April 1, 1996.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 152 pages.
- Q: What category does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the category of Pastoral Resources.
- Q: Is this book suitable for new leaders in ministry? A: Yes, it is suitable for new leaders as it provides foundational skills and practical examples to enhance their effectiveness in ministry settings.
- Q: Can the skills in this book be applied outside of church settings? A: Yes, the listening skills outlined in the book can be applied in various contexts, including counseling, family situations, and team leadership.