Pastoral Theology from a Global Perspective A Case Study Approach |
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| Editor:
| Wilson, Henry S.
Poerwowidagdo, Judo
Mofokeng, Takatso
Evans, Robert A.
Evans, Alice Frazer |
| ISBN: | 978-1-59752-057-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2005 |
| Publisher: | Wipf & Stock Publishers
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| Imprint: | Wipf and Stock |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $32.00 |
Book Description:
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Multi-cultural and global in design, 'Pastoral Theology from a Global Perspective' brings concrete and applicable resources to Christian leaders around the world who are struggling with problems of pastoral care. This practical, easy-to-use approach to pastoral theology is designed to hone pastoral skills in five central areas:-the role of women in church and society-empowering marginalized peoples-economic justice and ecology-reconciliation and peacemaking-caring for human...
More DescriptionMulti-cultural and global in design, 'Pastoral Theology from a Global Perspective' brings concrete and applicable resources to Christian leaders around the world who are struggling with problems of pastoral care. This practical, easy-to-use approach to pastoral theology is designed to hone pastoral skills in five central areas:-the role of women in church and society-empowering marginalized peoples-economic justice and ecology-reconciliation and peacemaking-caring for human needsFifteen case studies, accompanied by teaching notes and commentaries, illustrate the diversity and commonalities of pastoral care in different parts of the world: an ordained Indian woman assigned as an associate pastor is threatened by male church members who say she is not permitted to preach from the pulpit or serve the Eucharist; missionaries to Haiti face critical decisions about supplying chemical fertilizer to a destitute hillside village; a Hispanic community considers illegally occupying a government nature reserve to save their community sheep herd; a Ugandan pastor deals with violence and healing in a community struggling to recover from civil war.