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Christian pastoral care is a narrative, ecclesial, theological practice (NET). As a narrative practice, pastoral care attends to the inseparable interconnection between our own lifestories, others stories, the larger cultural stories, and Gods story. As a ministry of the church, pastoral care is an ecclesial practice that derives its motivation, purpose, and identity from the larger mission of the church to bear witness to and embody Gods mission of love that extends beyond the church for the transformation of the world. As a theological practice, pastoral care is grounded in Gods love story. Gods profound love for humankind heals our brokenness when human love fails and invites us into an ongoing process of growth in love of God, self, and neighbor.Intended for those who provide care with and on behalf of religious communities, author Karen Scheib focuses on listening and restorying practices occurring in the context and setting of congregations. By coauthoring narratives that promote healing and growth in love, pastoral caregivers become cocreators and companions who help others revise and construct lifestories reshaped by the grace of God.What Karen Scheib has done in this book is to reposition pastoral care as a theological activity performed in the context of the church. She draws deeply upon her Wesleyan theological heritage, upon an understanding of life in its fullness as growth in love and grace, and upon a communion ecclesiology undergirded by a communal understanding of the Trinitarian life of God. Thus grounded, she envisions pastoral care first as a rhythm of the life of the whole church and secondarily as a work of trained pastors.In her vision, pastoral care is rescued from a narrow understanding of it as exceptional acts of intervention performed only in moments of dire crisis. Instead, it becomes a daily practice of pastoral care, an attending, in love, to the stories of others and a listening for ways God is already present in a life story. Solidly theological, grounded in the life of the church, and eminently teachable Karen Scheib has given us a great gift in this book. from the Foreword Thomas G. Long, Bandy Professor of Preaching, Emeritus, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA.'In a wonderfully engaging, reflective, and useful way, Karen Scheib captures something absolutely essential to pastoral care and yet often overlookedthe utter centrality of storytelling/listening, the power of stories to heal, and their vital connection to bigger stories told within religious communities. This book is a real milestone, reclaiming the importance of narrative knowing and grounding care not only in community but also within a comprehensive theological framework.' Bonnie J. MillerMcLemore, E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Professor of Religion, Psychology, and Culture, The Divinity School and Graduate Department of Religion, Vanderbilt University Divinity School, Nashville, TNImplementing narrative personality and therapy theories and anchored in ecclesiology and Wesleyan theology (NET), Karen Scheibs book advances a long awaited and holistic approach to pastoral care. Her NET approach presents the embodiment of pastoral care by emphasizing both narrative and paradigmatic knowing, proposes the subjectivity of our stories in pastoral care by pointing out the interchangeability between us and our stories as subject and object, and underscores the dynamic process of pastoral care through the interconnection of the storyteller, listener, and context. Scheibs image of story companion contributes to the field as a new paradigm of pastoral care and promises to be a significant resource in generating hope and growth in love for both pastoral caregiver and receiver. Angella Son, Associate Professor, Drew University, Madison, NJ'Pastoral theologian Scheib describes a narrative, ecclesial, and theological approach for listening to peoples life stories in such a way as

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  • Q: What is 'Pastoral Care: Telling the Stories of Our Lives' about? A: 'Pastoral Care: Telling the Stories of Our Lives' is a book by Karen Scheib that focuses on the narrative, ecclesial, and theological aspects of pastoral care. It emphasizes the importance of storytelling and listening within religious communities to foster healing and spiritual growth.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Pastoral Care: Telling the Stories of Our Lives' is Karen D. Scheib, who draws on her Wesleyan theological heritage to explore pastoral care.
  • Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The key themes include the interconnection of personal and communal stories, the role of pastoral care in spiritual formation, and how narrative practices can promote healing and growth in love.
  • Q: What is the intended audience for this book? A: The book is intended for individuals providing care within religious communities, including pastors, counselors, and anyone involved in ministry.
  • Q: How does the book approach the concept of storytelling? A: The book positions storytelling as central to pastoral care, highlighting its power to heal and connect individuals to broader cultural and divine narratives.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Pastoral Care: Telling the Stories of Our Lives' is suitable for academic study, featuring clear prose, exercises, and discussion starters that make it a valuable teaching text.
  • Q: What is the format and page count of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format and contains 232 pages.
  • Q: When was 'Pastoral Care: Telling the Stories of Our Lives' published? A: The book was published on February 16, 2016.
  • Q: Does the book provide practical exercises for pastoral caregivers? A: Yes, the book includes practical exercises and discussion starters designed to aid pastoral caregivers in their work.
  • Q: What makes this book a significant resource for pastoral caregivers? A: The book presents a holistic approach to pastoral care that emphasizes narrative knowing and the dynamic relationship between the storyteller, listener, and context, making it a significant resource for fostering growth in love.