Here, for the first time, the development of pastoral care as a discipline has been documented. Dr. Holifield details the shift in emphasis from saving souls to

Provides stimulating interpretations of Christian practice.

Respond to God's unfolding drama to bring healing and reconciliation. In this major revision of his classic book, Dr. Edward Wimberly updates his narrative meth

Purves proposes a thoughtful reading of early classical texts to provide insight into contemporary pastoral work.

When the organization and structure of the church in America was altered in the early 1900s to meet modern demands, the role of the pastorate became more specia