Randolph K. Sanders, Christian Counseling Ethics: A Handbook for Therapists, Pastors and Counselors. IVP Academic, 1997. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and allow their
William Cutrer, The Church Leader’s Handbook: A Guide to Counseling Families and Individuals in Crisis. Kregel Academic and Professional, 2009. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to
Dr. Ron Hawkins and Dr. Tim Clinton, Quick-Reference Guide to Biblical Counseling. Baker Books, 2009. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for possible updates or click through to Amazon and allow their settings
Dr. Tim Clinton, Dr. Archibald D. Hart, and George Ohlschlager, Caring for People God’s Way: Personal and Emotional Issues, Addictions, Grief, and Trauma. Thomas Nelson, 2009. Note: This listing is part of the site archive. While these materials may have some enduring value, it is strongly suggested that you use the reference link below for
Lynn Anderson, They Smell Like Sheep: Spiritual Leadership for the 21st Century.Howard Publishing, 2002. Sequel: Anderson, They Smell Like Sheep, Volume 2 Referenced in: Pastoral Care Plural-Elder Congregational Leadership Shepherding Leadership LifeandLeadership.com Summary This book serves many purposes. LifeandLeadership.com focuses on two. First, this is a superb theology of pastoral care. It presents a compelling,
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Spiritual Care. Translated by Jay Rochelle. Fortress Press, 1985. Referenced in: Pastoral Theology LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is a classic on spiritual care written by Diettrich Bonhoeffer, the prolific leader among Christians in Germany who was imprisoned by the Nazis and executed for his stalwart resistance to Hitler. It is easy to get the
Lynn Anderson, The Jesus Touch: Learning the Art of Relationship from the Master. Howard Books, 2004. Referenced in: Plural-Elder Congregational Leadership Pastoral Care and Counseling Situatonal Leadership Approaches to Evangelism – Conversational/Relational LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is an excellent text for anyone who wants to relate to others like Jesus did. Anderson writes out of decades
Emma J. Justes, Hearing Beyond the Words: How to Become a Listening Pastor. Abingdon, 2006. Referenced in: Conflict – Communication, Healthy Behavior, and Forgiveness Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary Justes turns to the biblical image of hospitality for a theological grounding of the practice of listening. From this theology, she derives The Four
John Savage, Listening and Caring Skills for Ministry. Abingdon, 1996. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is the basis of Dr. Savage’s program, Listening Laboratory I. It describes eleven deep-structure listening skills that have been found very effective in conveying a caring presence and helping others come to terms with their
Blake Neff, A Pastor’s Guide to Interpersonal Communication: The Other Six Days (Haworth Series in Chaplaincy). Routledge, 2006. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Relational Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This is perhaps the best introduction available of standard and advanced level communication skills for those in spiritual leadership positions. It is designed for use in college and
