Giving Counsel: A Minister's Guidebook (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780827212473)

For most ministers, pastoral counseling is a part of daily ministry, whether it is in an office counseling session or in a chance meeting with a parishioner outside the church. Whatever the setting, ministers are often called on to provide counsel and, by virtue of their calling and training, are expected to do so. This "how-to" guide for seminary students and ministers explores the role of the minister as counselor and provides a method for giving counsel. Renowned pastoral care expert Donald Capps equips readers with basic knowledge and skills and helps them to create a framework to ensure that all conversations where counsel is given will be valuable and not harmful to the person involved. Using a "problem-resolving" approach, Capps leads readers through: -- How to Create a Listening Environment -- How to Construct a Conversation -- How to Think Systemically -- How to Interpret Stories -- How to Manage Boundaries Giving Counsel is the perfect resource for seminary students and ministers of all faiths, whether you are beginning your study or looking for a single resource to serve your ministry.

Author: Donald Capps
ISBN-10: 082721247X
ISBN-13: 9780827212473
Publisher: Chalice Press
Language: English
Published: 11/01/2001
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.05w x 0.69d