Pastoral Formation Process for Seminarians a New Model for Developing Psychologically Healthy Pastors

The Pastoral Formation Program is based on systems theory. It examines the connections between family of origin history and a healthy career in ministry. Through exploration of a seminarian's spiritual, emotional, and psychological health, participants gain insight into personal family history...

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Authors: Livingston, Barbara E. (Author) ; Myers, Katherine Mills (Author) ; Jordan, Merle R. (Author) ; Jelinek, Bonnie Scott (Author) ; Plumley, Ann (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2009
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2009, Volume: 63, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 1-7
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Summary:The Pastoral Formation Program is based on systems theory. It examines the connections between family of origin history and a healthy career in ministry. Through exploration of a seminarian's spiritual, emotional, and psychological health, participants gain insight into personal family history and how it can lead to repetition. Program goals are to develop clergy with a clear understanding of their history, its impact on their professional life, and skills that will help them in ministry.
ISSN:2167-776X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/154230500906300309