Pray without Ceasing: Revitalizing Pastoral Care

Pray without Ceasing: Revitalizing Pastoral Care

Taking seriously Paulâ€™s exhortation in 1 Thessalonians to â€œpray without ceasing,â€ Deborah van Deusen Hunsinger challenges pastors and congregations to put prayer at the center of their Christian practice and theological reflection. In this thought-provoking book Hunsinger reclaims spiritual practices from token use and unites them in a dynamic network of interdependent caring traditions. The book begins with the three foundational disciplines of spiritual reading, careful listening, and self-reflection. Hunsinger then explores prayers of petition, intercession, confession, lament, and thanksgiving. Finally she offers practical, workable suggestions for developing pastoral care groups and teaching care-giving skills at the congregational level. Clergy and laity alike will reap the benefits of this revitalizing look at the spiritual disciplines as dynamic forces in the life of the church.
Country USA
Brand Wm. B. Eerdmans
Manufacturer Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 654326
ReleaseDate 2006-08-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780802847591

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