Deadly sins & saving virtues

Using biblical narratives, the beautitudes abd Erick H Reicson's life cycle theory, the author reveals ways to combat the deadly sins by nurturing saving virtuesd. With his work rooted deeply in th…

The pastoral care case: learning about care in congregations

The case study method is popular and effective in the pastoral care of individuals. This book outlines a method for using the case study approach on a congregational level, offering guidelines for …

Reframing: a new method in pastoral care

This book addressing a neglected area of pastoral care-the updating of method. Using biblical, theological, and psychotherapeutic resources, Capps shows that the "wise folly" of the Christian couns…

Pastoral counseling and preaching: a quest for an integrated ministry

Donald Capps offers a perceptive examination of how counseling and preaching do influence each other and how both can be improved when one realizes the close relationship between them. Not only can…

Giving counsel: minister's guidebook

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 re…

Life cycle theory and pastoral care

This book uses life cycle theory to focus on the person who ministers, providing a pastoral model consisting of three important dimension. Instead of concentrating solely on the role of the pastor …

The depleted self: sin in narcissistic age

Although narcissism may appear dormant in the 1990s, clinical research on narcissism shows that behind a grandiose, exhibitionistic side lies a shame-ridden half of self-loathing, unworthiness, and…

Laughter ever after: ministry of good humor

A minister, a priest, and a rabbi walk into a bar. The bartender says, "Hey, what is this, some kind of joke" Laughter Ever After offers a seriously funny theological reflection on the place of lau…

Agents of hope: a pastoral psychology

Edition

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ISBN/ISSN

0-8006-2578-1

Collation

180p.; 21 cm.

Series Title

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Call Number

253.52 CAP a