Hearing Beyond the Words
Subtitle: How to Become a Listening Pastor
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: August 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 115
ISBN-13: 9780687494996
Subjects: Christian ministry & pastoral activity; Religion - Ministry & Pastoral Resources; Listening; Religion; Religious aspects; Christian Ministry - Pastoral Resources; Christianity - Pastoral Ministry; Christian Ministry - Counseling & Recovery; Christianity; Pastoral theology
Description: Only when pastors hear beyond the words, can they care-fully minister. Pastors listen all the time. Or do they? Listening is more than a developed skill; it is an awesome gift of hospitality offered to others. According to Dr. Emma Justes, hearing beyond the words signifies an intimate relationship characterized by humility, thoughtful availability, vulnerability, and mutuality. Listening requires focused attention and openness. To help the reader learn this essential skill, the author includes exercises at the end of each chapter to build needed competency for this healing ministry.