Donald Capps argues convincingly in this compelling book that, while for other professionals hope is a by-product of what they do, for ministers hope is at the core of their activity. Indeed, hope is often all that ministers can offer, thus confirming that what ministers are doing is what they ought to be doing. Capp's book provides a dynamic interpretation of hope. He shows how human hope originates in life and he illustrates the three major threats against hope: despair, apathy, and shame. Thi...
Growing out of two decades of teaching and practice, Finding God Again: Spirituality for Adults addresses, in an experiential and pastoral way, the need to re-envision God as we grow from an adolescent to adult spirituality. John Shea, a renowned pastoral counselor and teacher, shows how we can lose touch with religion, spirituality, and a belief in God because of times when our image of God is too narrow, unreal, or inadequate to make sense of our experience. Shea uses real life stories to illu...
The Quick-Reference Guide to Counseling on Money, Finances & Relationships
by Dr Tim Clinton
Domestic violence is as ancient as the family unit itself. And according to the American Medical Association, one quarter of American women will be abused by an intimate partner at some point in their lives. Ministers can help care for these victims. Loving and sensitive support can make a tremendous difference to survivors as they struggle with the long and difficult process of healing and regaining trust in themselves and others. Often, however, pastoral caregivers possess the same misconcepti...
How to Get 100% Better Sex Between Married Couples
by Rev Franck Dumornay
Manual de Consejeria Para El Trabajo Con Adolescentes
by Esteban Obando