Purves proposes a thoughtful reading of early classical texts to provide insight into contemporary pastoral work.

Introduces both clergy and laity to the ministry skills and personal qualities needed to provide effective care for people inside and outside the church...

When the organization and structure of the church in America was altered in the early 1900s to meet modern demands, the role of the pastorate became more specia

An in-depth look at who pastoral caregivers are, what they do, and how and why they do it

Here, for the first time, the development of pastoral care as a discipline has been documented. Dr. Holifield details the shift in emphasis from saving souls to