See more of this title: Crisis Counseling in the Congregation

Practical care and counseling skills for pastors

Every pastor knows that each community of faith consists of individuals who may bein crisis at any given moment, for a multitude of reasons. However, it 's essentialthat church leaders also view their congregations as a single organism in need oflooking after as a whole. This book explores the core competencies, skills, andknowledge available to and needed by pastors so that they can provide suitable carefor the most common needs of their members. Crisis Counseling in the Congregation provides a basic tool kitincluding in-depth listening skill, helping questions, various frameworks, and whento refer. Pastors will also benefit from the suggested reading list.