The Use of Encounter Groups in the Church

A teacher-researcher defines and describes encounter groups as a powerful spiritual resource for contemporary churches. He cites a recently completed research project which illustrates actual use of such groups and the training of leadership. Encounter groups are viewed positively, although their po...

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Main Author: Foster, Arthur L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: 1972
In: The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 1972, Volume: 26, Issue: 3, Pages: 148-155
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Summary:A teacher-researcher defines and describes encounter groups as a powerful spiritual resource for contemporary churches. He cites a recently completed research project which illustrates actual use of such groups and the training of leadership. Encounter groups are viewed positively, although their potential for misuse is recognized. The concept of the house-church is articulated as a translation into concepts of church and ministry of the learning from encounter and from the human potential movement generally.
Contains:Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/002234097202600302