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Synergistic Collaborations: Pastoral Care and Church Social Work
Albertini, Velmarie L.; Grenz, Jonathan
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Description for Synergistic Collaborations: Pastoral Care and Church Social Work
paperback. Num Pages: 158 pages. BIC Classification: HRCX4. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 254.
Synergistic Collaborations is a valuable resource for Christian ministers and social workers seeking to extend outreach ministries and new ways to collaborate with community organizations as they serve hurting people. This unique book combines case studies, theological reflections, reality dialogue questions, personal experiences, and research that broaden readers' understanding of the synergistic relationship that naturally exists between pastoral care ministry and social work practices. The authors challenge contemporary perceptions concerning how churches might help people affected by issues related to mental illness, poverty, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, homelessness, and domestic violence. With the aim of ameliorating existing church ministries, this book ... Read more
Synergistic Collaborations is a valuable resource for Christian ministers and social workers seeking to extend outreach ministries and new ways to collaborate with community organizations as they serve hurting people. This unique book combines case studies, theological reflections, reality dialogue questions, personal experiences, and research that broaden readers' understanding of the synergistic relationship that naturally exists between pastoral care ministry and social work practices. The authors challenge contemporary perceptions concerning how churches might help people affected by issues related to mental illness, poverty, HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, homelessness, and domestic violence. With the aim of ameliorating existing church ministries, this book ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
University Press Of America United States
Number of pages
158
Condition
New
Number of Pages
158
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780761854302
SKU
V9780761854302
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About Albertini, Velmarie L.; Grenz, Jonathan
Velmarie L. Albertini is associate professor of social work at Southeastern University in Central Florida. She has served for over fifteen years in state and private universities in administrative roles as Social Work Graduate Program Coordinator and chair of an undergraduate Christian Social Ministry Degree Program. Her areas of research and ministry include the acculturation and adjustment of Caribbean immigrants ... Read more
Reviews for Synergistic Collaborations: Pastoral Care and Church Social Work
The complexities of the twenty-first century necessitate and interdisciplinary approach to meeting the needs of people in local communities. This book is an excellent resource to assist church leaders to sail the white-water world in the myriad of currents that daily needs to be navigated. Albertini and Grenz not only articulate a theological and philosophical approach to these issues, but ... Read more