Pastoral Care in Practice: An Introduction and Guide

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ISBN: 9781786225009

By: Michael Hopkins

Canterbury Press Norwich / 2023 / Paperback

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All disciples of Jesus Christ are called to care for one another whether they have a formal role or not, and exercise pastoral care by listening, encouraging, comforting, offering practical help, praying. In times of crisis and in everyday life, good pastoral care people feel known and loved by God, and valued in the church. This short, yet comprehensive guide lays a biblical foundation for good pastoral care, offers a theological approach to understanding people, considers the particular needs of the sick, children and families, and those in difficult circumstances, and outlines the boundaries within which all can be safe. Throughout, examples and questions for reflection will deepen understanding and enrich practice.

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Title: Pastoral Care in Practice: An Introduction and Guide
By: Michael Hopkins
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 128
Vendor: Canterbury Press Norwich
Publication Date: 2023

Dimensions: 9.00 X 6.00 (inches)
Weight: 5 ounces
ISBN: 178622500X
ISBN-13: 9781786225009
Stock No: WW6225009

Publisher's Description

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· Fills a gap in the market - there is currently no other concise, practical guide to pastoral ministry. · A valuable resource for training continuing ministerial development, both for individuals and groups. · Equally relevant to all denominations, it considers many current issues that other books do not.

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Michael Hopkins has more than twenty years’ experience of pastoral ministry in the URC and ecumenically. He studied at Durham, Oxford, Birmingham, and Chester, and has trained those preparing for ministry at ministry at Westminster College Cambridge, Sarum College, and on the URC Lay Preachers course.

Editorial Reviews

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'By a country mile, this is the best book on the subject which I have read in years.' -- Church Times

'It’s not very often you score a book at eleven out of ten. This is an excellent guide to pastoral care.' -- The Baptist Times

'This is a wise, sensitive and very important book… it provides a long overdue recognition that pastoral care is one of the essential marks and gifts of Christian ministry.' -- Bishop Christopher Herbert

‘This book is a timely reminder of the importance and power of good care, reflecting God’s love, through the community of faith.’ -- Revd Clare Downing

‘Caring for others is the task of every Christian… Michael Hopkins is to be congratulated on producing such an excellent guide to pastoral care.’ -- Revd Dr Paul Beasley-Murray

‘A tool for churches, groups and individuals, in any Christian tradition… based upon sound theological foundations and pastoral experience. I thoroughly recommend it.’ -- Revd Graham Carter