Based on reserach, case studies, and the latest thinking, they lay out (1) the dynamics of the pastor—parishioner relationship, including the need for collaborative, hospitable, future—oriented, and wholistic counseling, and (2) specific strategies, including brief counseling's solution—focused method, its relation to spiritual direction, its focus on people's strengths, and time limits. The volume concludes with a call for the whole field to recognize the contextual, practical character of effective, responsible pastoral counseling.