Spiritual Direction and the Care of Souls: First Steps in Philosophy

by David G. Benner and Gary W. Moon

In recent years, many Christian clergy, laity and mental health professionals have rediscovered the ancient practices of spiritual direction. Seen as a refreshing alternative to the techniques and limitations of modern psychology, such practices offer new insights for pastoral care. But many remain unclear on what spiritual direction is and whether its methods are applicable to their own clients and parishioners. Spiritual direction is a practice...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0830827773
• ISBN13: 9780830827770
• Release Date: April 2004
• Publisher: IVP Academic
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful Book

I think this is a wonderful book. It gives you the perspective of seven different denominations and what they think Spiritual Direction is all about It also is a great primer for Spiritual Direction for anyone wanting to become a SD.