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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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
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1972
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| In: |
The Journal of pastoral care
Year: 1972, Volume: 26, Issue: 3, Pages: 148-155 |
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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. |
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| Contains: | Enthalten in: The Journal of pastoral care
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/002234097202600302 |