Pastor as counselor
Subtitle: wise presence, sacred conversation
By: John Patton
Edition: First [edition].
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Nashville, Tennessee
Language: eng
Number of pages: 117
ISBN-13: 9781630886905
Subjects: Pastoral counseling
Description: This very practical book offers no-nonsense instructions for pastors, chaplains, and ministers whose real specialty is the practice of relational wisdom. Patton provides a helpful, step-by-step template for pastoral counseling sessions and clear guidelines for understanding when to defer and how to refer -- all while remaining faithful to the basic pastoral calling to connect persons seeking help with the relationships and resources they need to deal with their lives.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.