The available pastor

Anke Bisschops

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    Abstract

    Pastors are expected to serve other people. This article discusses the psychological factors that influence this capacity to be available. What makes it possible for people to set aside their own needs and to sense the needs and feelings of others? On the basis of psychological research and theories about this capacity to be available the author concludes that a truly available pastor first and foremost has to take care of his or her own needs.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationTransforming Spirituality
    Subtitle of host publicationCelebrating the 25th Anniversary of Studies in Spirituality
    EditorsRossano Zas Friz de Col
    Place of PublicationLeuven
    PublisherPeeters Publishers
    Pages339-350
    Number of pages12
    ISBN (Print)978-90-429-3332-3
    Publication statusPublished - 2016

    Publication series

    NameStudies in Spirituality Supplements
    Volume27

    Keywords

    • Spirituality
    • availability
    • self care

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