Faithcare: Ministering to All God's People Through the Ages of Life / Edition 1

by Daniel O. Aleshire

Overview

This helpful book provides the link between theories about learning and human development and the tasks of pastors. Daniel Aleshire shows that paying attention to people can be the source of knowledge about the congregation and the basis for ministry, education, and Christian nurture.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664240547
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	04/01/1988
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	180
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Daniel O. Aleshire is Executive Director of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada. He is the author of Earthen Vessels: Hopeful Reflections on the Work and Future of Theological Schools.

Editorial Reviews

Aimed at pastors/teachers, this guidebook by a Baptist seminarian/minister explores ways of facilitating growth in faithconceived here as openness to God, ``relational, transforming participation,'' and ``meaning-making,'' a process that evolves through affective, behavioral, and cognitive learning. Part 1 is theoretical and reflects the thinking of James Fowler and others; Part 2 deals with practical ways to work with children, adolescents, and adults. Sensitive and thoughtful. EC

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