This essential new companion from the author of the much-praised Spiritual Direction will help anyone in pastoral care master an essential skill: hearing and speaking from a spiritual perspective. A comprehensive and practical handbook, it includes:
Part 1: Missional Listening
a [Holy listening a to God, ourselves, and our communities
a [Sharpening our awareness of God at work in our own lives
a [Deepening our trust in the Holy Spirit
a [Theological reflection a the weaving of scripture, tradition, culture and experience
a [Building relationships that empower
Part 2: Spiritual Conversation
a [Respectful engagement
a [Spiritual needs and a Christian response
a [Sharing our own stories and those of Jesus
a [Costly loving