Role Conflict and Countertransference in the Pastor-Counselor

The diverse responsibilities of the pastoral ministry place a great emotional demand on ministers. The conflict between the aggressive roles of preaching and administration and the more passive role of counseling is one of these frustrations. This article delineates several common emotions that hind...

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Main Author: Wagner, Maurice E. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 1973
In: Journal of psychology and theology
Year: 1973, Volume: 1, Issue: 1, Pages: 58-65
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Summary:The diverse responsibilities of the pastoral ministry place a great emotional demand on ministers. The conflict between the aggressive roles of preaching and administration and the more passive role of counseling is one of these frustrations. This article delineates several common emotions that hinder the pastor's ministry and suggests guidelines for overcoming their potentially destructive influences.
ISSN:2328-1162
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of psychology and theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/009164717300100110