Fall 2010
From Hurt to Healing: Pastoral Care and Counseling (Part 2)
With today’s complex human needs, demands for attentive care — whether physical, spiritual, social, or emotional present unique opportunities for churches. Despite an increasing number of mental health delivery systems, most people still look to their pastor as the first source of counseling and soul care. To assist pastors and those responsible for pastoral care and counseling, this issue of Enrichment journal is devoted entirely to helping caring professionals bring health and wholeness to individuals and families.
By combining forces, clergy, pastoral counselors, and treatment professionals can help address many of the most critical problems facing individuals today. Topping the list of critical problems addressed in this issue is care to the chronically ill, the dying and bereaved, the divorced and remarried, those with same-sex attraction and sexual addictions, and victims of suicide, rape, incest, and abortion.
Read thought-provoking essays by Victoria A. Gutbrod, Brian G. Frizzell, Mark R. Laaser, Jay Martin, Melody D. Palm, Raymond F. Pendleton, Lou-Ann Redmon, Richard A. Serbin, Heather M. Simon, and others.
Theme Articles
INTRODUCTION: GEORGE P. WOOD
24-Karat Faith: Tragedy and Recovery in the Life of the Believer
Richard D. Dobbins
Understanding that tragedy may befall Christians creates the spiritual foundation for facing it with 24-karat faith.
Assessing and Treating Families in Crises, Part 2
C. Jefferson Hood
Here are guidelines and tools you can use to understand and help families in need.
When War Comes Home — Ministry to the Veteran and Family
Scott McChrystal with John J. Morris and Terry Callis
The church that opens its doors to combat veterans will offer a much-needed ministry to a population often overlooked.
Teens at Risk: A Christ-centered Approach to Assessment and Treatment
Victoria A. Gutbrod and Heather M. Simon
A Guide to Understanding and Helping Teens Deal With Three Complex Mental Health Disorders
Helping Those in Crisis: The First 48 Hours
Jay Martin
Because the first 48 hours have both danger and opportunity, it is essential that pastors and church leaders give thoughtful consideration to several issues in preparing their response.
Premarital Counseling: Helping Couples Take the Wheel and Keep it Between the Lines
Brian G. Frizzell
Just as there are four directions on a compass, there are four things every couple needs to consider as they prepare for marriage
Healing Love’s Wounds: A Pastoral Care Approach to Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage
Donald A. Lichi
Every pastor providing marital counseling will benefit from some basic marriage counseling skills.
Is There a Reason for Hope? Pastoral Care to the Chronically Ill
Raymond F. Pendleton
Caring for those who experience the difficulty of chronic illness or disability requires a thoughtful, prayerful, and intentional process.
Through the Valley: Pastoral Care of the Dying and Bereaved
Lou-Ann Redmon
How to hold the hand of the dying and walk alongside the bereaved.
Desires in Conflict: Hope and Healing for Individuals Struggling with Same-Sex Attraction
Melody D. Palm
Practical tips for those who find themselves in a position to help people struggling with same-sex attraction.
What I Hate, I Do: How Addictions Hijack the Development of the Mind of Christ — A Pastoral Response
RicHARD A. Serbin
It is essential for those in ministry to have a basic understanding of the process of addiction and what helpful recommendations can be made to those who are caught in this snare.
Understanding and Helping the Sexually Addicted: A Clinical Update
Mark R. Laaser
How to help the sexually addicted achieve newer levels of spiritual, emotional, and physical intimacy.
From Shame to Peace: Ministering to Victims of Rape, Incest, and Abortion
Gwen Shaw
As women openly acknowledge the injury and insult of sexual sins, how will the church respond?
IN CLOSING:
The Good Work of Soul C.A.R.E.
George P. Wood
From the General Superintendent
People With Names
George O. Wood
People are not numbers to be counted, but persons to be loved, cared for, taught, guided, and prayed for — and ultimately presented to Christ as trophies of His grace.
Column Articles
THEOLOGICAL ENRICHMENT
The Other Side of Signs and Wonders: Acts 3:1–10 (A Ministry Model for All Times)
Benny C. Aker
Q&A For ministry Wives
My Husband Wants To Resign
Gabriele RIENAS
MINISTRY AND MEDICAL ETHICS
Respecting Life While Determining Death
Christina M.H. Powell
Run Well…Finish Well
Let it Go
Scott Hagan
Managing the Mayhem of Ministry
When Pentecostal Procrastination Does Not Have a Prayer
Cal LeMon
MOVING LEADERS FORWARD
Transforming Your Team Members into Redemptive Leaders
Glenn Reynolds
Dealing With Doubters
How Could God Command Killing the Canaanites?
Paul Copan
Global Initiative
Jumaa: A Call to Prayer for Muslims
Mark Hausfeld
From the Light Side - SOURDOUGH, AK
Ferreting Out the Truth
JACK AIKEN AND TORRY “MOOSE” MARTIN
departments (Print edition only)
- Sermon Seeds
- Book Reviews
- News & Resources
- With Christ
- Advertising Index
