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The Pastor as Friend?: Understanding Dynamics of Friendship and Friendliness Within a Pastoral Ministry

The Pastor as Friend?: Understanding Dynamics of Friendship and Friendliness Within a Pastoral Ministry

Holder, Dan
Swinton, John

Paperback

Christian LivingGeneral Christianity

ISBN13: 9798385213870
Publisher: Pickwick Publications
Published: Jan 23 2025
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Have you ever wondered what it means for pastors to be friends with people in their churches? This is the fascinating question that Dan Holder dives into in this thought-provoking book. He uses in-depth interviews with ordained pastors and their real-life struggles and joys to get close to the essence of what friendship and friendliness mean in the pastoral setting. Reflecting theologically on the findings and grappling with the thought and experience of figures such as Bonhoeffer, Moltmann, and C. S. Lewis, he takes up in detail the four elements found to be essential to friendship: mutuality, affection, freedom, and openness. Then envisioning what revised forms of practice for pastors in a local congregation might look like, he formulates nine themes for a fruitful approach to pastoral friendship. Holder doesn't shy away from the tough questions or try to offer easy answers. Instead, he invites readers into a nuanced, thoughtful exploration of the topic, one that acknowledges both the potential pitfalls and the profound opportunities of these relationships. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and encouraged. Who knows? Readers may just discover a new vision for the role of friendship in their own lives and ministries.

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