Volume 4 of Seelsorger: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel is here and ready to go!
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Here’s the table of contents:
St. Paul and the Pastor’s Work of Prayer……………………………………………….5
Bryan Wolfmueller
Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller examines the prayers of St. Paul in the epistles, with counsel of how pastors might better engage in the art and discipline of prayer in their care of souls.Pastoral Care and the Call Process………………………………………………………37
Brady Finnern
Deliberating a call is stressful for the pastor, his family and the congregations involved. Rev. Brady Finnern offers pastoral counsel for those contemplating a divine call.Comforting the Comforters…………………………………………………………………53
Tyler Arnold
Rev. Tyler Arnold explores pastoral care for the unsung heroes who care for the aged and infirm.The Pastoral Care of Killers…………………………………………………………………77
Harold Ristau
Dr. Harold Ristau, former military chaplain, applies Luther’s theology to the pastoral care of veterans, especially those whose wounds include the conscience.Clarity in Chaos…………………………………………………………………………………..99
Mark Barz
We often hear doomsday predictions of EMP attacks, epidemics, tyranny and other horrors that would drastically transform society. Because of the possibility, Rev. Mark Barz explores how a pastor might faithfully shepherd his flock in a time of dystopia.The Congregation as Family, Part 2 ………………………………………………….133
Tim Pauls
Building upon his essay in volume 3, Rev. Tim Pauls examines missional theology and the importance of preserving the church as the family of God.The Beauty of Holiness………………………………………………………………………151
David Fleming
With the theology of Martin Luther and the art of Edward Riojas, Rev. David Fleming explores the use of art in the beautification of worship space and the proclamation of the Gospel.
It will set you back $15. If you are a pastor meditating on pastoring in these last days, you will find it helpful. Order your copy from Lulu Publishing here.
