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May 13, 2002
Spiritual Counsel: An Art in Transition by Rodney J. Hunter, PhD
"...pastoral care ought to be concerned about fostering personal commitment to religious institutions and organizations, and about shaping personal lifestyle in relation to traditions of moral and spiritual practice. But it is not clear whether the teachers of pastoral care acknowledge this fact or its implications for pastoral care and counseling, even though the "communal-contextual paradigm" is a priority, and creating community is often invoked as a fundamental aim of ministry. ..." (Originally appeared in The Christian Century 118:28 (October 17, 2001), pp. 20 25.)
Posted by Perry Miller, Editor at May 13, 2002 11:37 AM