Hearing beyond the words :
Justes, Emma J., 1941-
Hearing beyond the words : how to become a listening pastor / Emma J. Justes. - Nashville : Abingdon Press, c2006. - xxii, 115 p. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-115).
Introductory exercise : noticing when you are heard -- Exercises to get started -- Listening as Christian hospitality -- Exercise 1: attentive listening -- Preparing to listen : humility in listening -- Exercise 2 : partners in listening -- Exercise 2a : my plan for preparation -- Listening for what is not being said : thoughtful availability in listening -- Exercise 3 : silence in listening -- Exercise 3a : not asking questions -- Listener beware : vulnerability in listening -- Exercise 4 : "not that issue!" -- Listening for the voice of God : reciprocity in listening -- Exercise 5 : taking on a role.
0687494990 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005037378
Pastoral theology.
Listening--Religious aspects--Christianity.
BV4319 / .J87 2006
253/.7
Hearing beyond the words : how to become a listening pastor / Emma J. Justes. - Nashville : Abingdon Press, c2006. - xxii, 115 p. ; 22 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-115).
Introductory exercise : noticing when you are heard -- Exercises to get started -- Listening as Christian hospitality -- Exercise 1: attentive listening -- Preparing to listen : humility in listening -- Exercise 2 : partners in listening -- Exercise 2a : my plan for preparation -- Listening for what is not being said : thoughtful availability in listening -- Exercise 3 : silence in listening -- Exercise 3a : not asking questions -- Listener beware : vulnerability in listening -- Exercise 4 : "not that issue!" -- Listening for the voice of God : reciprocity in listening -- Exercise 5 : taking on a role.
0687494990 (pbk. : alk. paper)
2005037378
Pastoral theology.
Listening--Religious aspects--Christianity.
BV4319 / .J87 2006
253/.7