Reducing Anxiety of Persons Practicing Pastoral Care
A Comprehensive Guide to Interpathic Training
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A valuable question to ask yourself when entering the field as a clergy, pastor and or leader in ministry: “Will I become proactive in the pastoral care and will I make an investment in lay leaders by implementing interpathic pastoral training? Henry Nouwen share a reflection on his Christian life regarding the importance of journeying with others during their season “Hitting the Wall by sharing compassion.”
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About the Book
The journey to uncover the inner anxiety issues relating to the development of an unhealthy personal identity was resolved through this research project. The pastoral care ministry began to flow more effectively when the anxiety from my personal identity was resolved. My journey of discovery can be seen throughout the following six chapters. This research project is aimed to provide clergy and laypersons a tool of training to use in reducing anxiety in practicing pastoral care. This research is a result of over thirty years of interpathic training, having discussions with experts in pastoral care, including detailed feedback and discussions with clergy, laypersons, and professionals.
About the Author
Earned her Doctoral Degree in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa OK, Asbury Theological Seminary, Master’s in Leadership and Ministry, Wilmore, KY., United Methodist local Pastor, Texas Conference Community Chaplain, Church of God, Cleavland, TX, Community of Love Church, Senior Pastor, Branches Inc., Founder and Director.