{"product_id":"listening-with-love-john-r-ii-unger-9798990673502","title":"Listening with Love: Foundations of Pastoral Care","description":"This book is to be used for the class \"Listening with Love.\"\u003cbr\u003eAs faith leaders (both clergy and laity), we are called to embody the love and compassion of Christ in all we do, especially in caring for those who are hurting and in need. The Apostle Paul reminds us, \"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God\" (2 Corinthian 1:3-4). It is in this spirit that we are excited to introduce \"Listening with Love: Foundations of Pastoral Care.\"\u003cbr\u003eListening with Love is designed to equip faith leaders with practical skills and perspectives to provide Christ centered, compassionate, effective pastoral care \u003ci\u003ewith \u003c\/i\u003ethose in congregations and communities who are struggling: from trauma, health issues, mental illness, loss, financial issues, addiction... whatever is causing distress. Jesus himself modeled the utmost compassion for the brokenhearted, the outcast, and the afflicted. He listened without judgment, offered hope and healing, and always pointed people to God's unfailing love. As his disciples, we too must learn to listen with love - with genuine empathy, patience, and grace.\u003cbr\u003eThrough this training, you will: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain biblical foundations for a compassionate, non-judgmental approach to pastoral care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop active listening skills to engage empathetically and guide others to their own solutions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice motivational interviewing techniques to help others navigate challenges and changes in their lives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDescribe the impact of bias and stigma that can be common barriers to providing effective pastoral care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to incorporate centering prayer to connect with God and to divine guidance in caregiving relationships while acknowledging pastoral caregivers' own need for spiritual renewal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eImagine the transformation in your church and community as you and your ministry leaders gain competence and confidence in providing pastoral care. Envision the unique opportunity to embody the compassionate and restorative love of Christ, The Great Shepherd, by providing hope and support for healing and transformation of individuals and communities.\u003cbr\u003eWe invite you to join us for this transformational training to grow in the life-changing ministry of pastoral care. As we learn together to listen with the love of Christ, may we see God's kingdom come and his will be done in and through the lives of those we serve. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John R. II Unger, Marti Steiner Unger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798990673502\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Martina Steiner Unger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/03\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.34lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.12d","brand":"John R. II Unger","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46173154672895,"sku":"9798990673502","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3137bb33-a2ef-435f-9c98-e2bc1495bca3.jpg?v=1727180149","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/listening-with-love-john-r-ii-unger-9798990673502","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}