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
Gary R. Collins, Editor, and Louis M. McBurney, M.D., Author, Counseling Christian Workers: A How-To Approach. Resources for Christian Counselors, Volume 2. Thomas Nelson, 1994. Referenced in: Ministry Support Systems LifeandLeadership.Com Summary Part I of this resource covers the same issues as McBurney’s older volume, Every Pastor Needs a Pastor. Parts II and III are
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
James C. Petersen, D. Min., L.P.C. Why Don’t We Listen Better?: Communicating and Connecting in Relationships. Petersen Publications, 2007. Referenced in: Leadership Development Through Communication Competence LifeandLeadership.com Summary This volume, self-published by the author, emerges out of his nearly five decades of experience as a pastor and licensed professional counselor. For those who may discredit
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
