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

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