Essays on Pastoral Care

Currently living in the city of Atlanta Georgia, I am a native Californian. At a young age, I was introduced to pastoral care. My grandfather enjoyed a prominent position as an elder in the Baptist church. He would visit his members on a regular basis. He was the one who actually introduced me to learn about pastoral care as a PK. The basis of Pastoral care, as exemplified in one's treatment of the neighborhoods, grew out of the theological commitment as demonstrated in one's love for God’s people. I believe that my interest in pastoral care is a ...

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This paper will elucidate on the development of a set of ethical and identity procedures for ministerial boundaries preserved through a network with other individuals seeking soul care. The core objective of the essay is to establish a biblical responsible vocational model. In pastoral counseling, observing and maintaining the ethical boundary is of crucial importance. Ethical boundaries ought to be preserved in any profession so as to maintain a healthy professional relationship. Centuries ago, ethical codes were a symbol of numerous secular professions in the community. The paper’s objective aimed at establishing a biblical and ministerial professional connections ...

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Pastoral counseling is gradually becoming a radical provider of mental health services. Clergymen are increasingly pursuing training in both behavioral science and religion. In endeavors to manifest quality clinical practice, they merge theological and psychological disciplines. Pastoral counseling is thus a distinctive psychotherapy, given its ability to include divine and God`s power. The psychotherapy is based on the belief that people desire divine connection. Pastoral counselors mediate healing with God`s loving in order to achieve ideal wholeness. As such, this paper depicts a reflection on pastoral counseling in liaison with previous readings in class. It leverages various ...