Caring Ministry: A Contemplative Approach to Pastoral Care

The Caring Ministry program was developed by the Pastoral Care Team at St. John as Episcopal Cathedral in Denver, Colorado, to train lay people in basic pastoral skills. Its premise is that there is no better way to cultivate a receptive posture towrd others than by praticing listening to God. The Caring Ministry Approach thus combines basic pastoral skills and guildelines along with an emphasis on being grounded in prayer. It invites both clergy and lay ministers to deepen the well of relationship with God as a means to developing a caring, listening heart.The text weds experise with reflection and draws up the rich stories and lessons from scripture that add the spark of wisdom and grace to psychological programs. It is particularly suited for use in church-based pastoral care programs.

Author: Sarah A. Butler
Publisher: Continnuum-3PL
Published: 03/01/1999
Pages: 160
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 9.19h x 6.18w x 0.72d
ISBN13: 9780826411594
ISBN10: 0826411592
BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Counseling & Recovery
- Religion | Christian Ministry | Pastoral Resources
- Religion | Christian Church | Administration

About the Author
Sarah A. Butler is Canon Pastor of St. John's Episcopal Cathedral in Denver, where she has been supervising the Caring Ministers for twelve years.

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