Biblical Themes For Pastoral Care

Plot

Wm. B. Oglesby, Jr., guides the pastoral counselor in using the Scriptures in the practice as well as the theory of ministry. His positive book explains how the Bible provides a firm foundation upon which to base any and all pastoral encounters. Many ministers who do not entirely reject the use of the Bible in their counseling situations are often unsure how to apply biblical principles to their work. Dr. Oglesby affirms the importance of the Scripture to contemporary times and troubles and clearly demonstrates how the meaning and the message of the Bible are relevant for informing the work of the pastor. By briefly exploring the nature of pastoral care and counseling, the author applies the principles that guide in the interpretations of the Bible to several specific initiative and freedom, fear and faith, conformity and rebellion, death and rebirth, and risk and redemption. As each theme is introduced, a more detailed discussion of its meaning is presented and illustrated in pastoral conversations and case studies. Professionally competent in the behavioral sciences and experience in pastoral ministry, W. B. Oglesby, Jr., vividly demonstrates throughout this important book his training and expertise in pastoral care and counseling as well as his appreciation and dedication to the relevance of the biblical revelation. This book makes a major contribution in translating biblical principles and data into actual procedures for the pastoral counselor.