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¶ … Mastering the Pastoral Role by Paul Cedar, R. Kent Hughes, and Ben Patterson. Specifically it will contain a critical analysis of the book. This book is one of a series of "Mastering Ministry" titles that help pastors learn more about their avocation and how to manage it. Each chapter covers a different topic, from fundraising to personal growth and church management, and the authors are all pastors themselves.
This book is really a "Bible" for pastors at any stage of their career. It covers just about any situation that a pastor might face in their ministry, and it gives concrete examples that the pastor can understand and learn from. The main contributions include "been there, done that" essays by experiences ministers, so readers can learn from them, and learn from their mistakes, as well. The authors express themselves very well, and they share the difficulties they face every day, along with the immense satisfaction they can feel from their jobs. Probably the most helpful aspect of the book was the fact that all these men are doing the...
This is invaluable experience that every pastor should read, because it will help him or her become the best leader possible for his or her congregation.
This book illustrates that so many Christian leaders are so dedicated to their congregations, and to helping them through good times and bad. One of the authors notes, "Each faces unique frustrations and temptations, and each has unique opportunities to minister effectively to God's people" (Patterson, 1991). That is clearly the ultimate goal for these men, taking care of the people they minister to - getting to know them, understand their needs, and be there for them when they need them. They also have the mission to spread God's word, but as you read the book, you realize these are real people, facing all the problems that people face every day. The same author continues, "When I saw two church members in the shop, I quickly ducked behind a mannequin, and…
References
Cedar, Paul; Hughes, Kent; Patterson, Ben; Mastering the Pastoral Role. Portland, OR: Multnomah, 1991.
He has a name; he is the Capitalism of private property and the Capitalism of the state" (Sigmund 85). The social, economic, and political undertones of Liberation Theology are not hard to see. While representing themselves as activists, their goal places primacy on the economic rather than the spiritual. Nonetheless, Liberation Theologians have established "ecclesial base communities," which have been growing since the 1970s: "These are 'small, grassroots, lay groups
Certainly, the best counseling is proactive and for one to really keep up with a situation is to stay ahead and to be able to anticipate how events will develop as the pastor gains more experience. As the book title implies however, even the best training can not always prepare the pastor for every possible emergency situation. For instance, terrorism and disaster types of situations have evolved since the
The author makes it quite clear what he thinks the church should accomplish in the lives of its members and in the community. He writes, "Churches should be supportive, extended family for everyone who wishes this, including those who live alone and those who are married or live in other committed relationships" (Clinebell 277). It is refreshing that he includes everyone, regardless of their marital arrangements, which shows he is
Theological Themes Theological themes 2Theological ThemesPastoral care is based on several practices. They include being empathetic, listening, and responding. Most people seek pastoral care when faced with complex situations such as coping, trauma, grief, and loss. Active listening is vital, and it includes skills of boundary-setting and self-awareness. Doehring (2015) provides practical and theoretical models for assessment and how leaders should be empathetic. Spiritual care is a liberating spiritual integration,
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WEEK IXWeek IXPastoral care tends to be different in different cultural settings or communities. Different cultures have unique and diverse perspectives about life. Thus, pastoral care includes a multicultural approach when engaging or counselling the said communities. This ensures that undertakings on this front respect unique aspects of all people as well as their culture. Therefore, it is important to note that pastoral care in one community could differ from