Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction

Here at last is a book that deals seriously and comprehensively with the rapidly growing field of spiritual direction. Spiritual Direction offers practical help to those clergy and laypersons who are responsible for the spiritual lives of other people. Spiritual Direction encourages spiritual directors to take their responsibilities seriously and professionally, moving spiritual direction away from "cozy little chats" to the "cold, hard slab" of the examining table. Equipped with certain skills-a keen knowledge of human psychology and an awareness of biblical and contemplative traditions-the spiritual director objectively examines the client, then offers concrete guidance for the spiritual life of the client. As a prominent figure in pastoral theology and Anglican spirituality for three decades, Martin Thornton is uniquely qualified to offer us insights into spiritual direction. He restores credibility and professionalism to spiritual direction, which is at once hard, analytical, and supportive. Thornton writes with wit, common sense, and an absence of sentimentality on a topic that calls for serious attention. Spiritual Direction is important reading for the increasing numbers of laypeople involved in spiritual direction, as well as for clergy and pastoral counselors.
Country USA
Brand Wipf & Stock Publishers
Manufacturer Wipf and Stock
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate 2012-03-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781620320556

Country	USA
Brand	Wipf & Stock Publishers
Manufacturer	Wipf and Stock
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	black & white illustrations
ReleaseDate	2012-03-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781620320556

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