Renewing Pastoral Practice—Trinitarian Perspectives on Pastoral Care And Counselling

Pembroke (pastoral studies, U. of Queensland) looks to a central doctrine of the Christian faith for guidance in shaping pastoral theory and practice. In addition to pointing out how the Trinity has relevance for pastoral care and counseling, he shows how thinking about it can renew a pastor's vision of the ministry of care. He ends with theodicy and suffering. Annotation c2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Neil Pembroke teaches in the religion and psychology area at the University of Queensland, Australia. Prior to this he lectured in pastoral care and counselling at the Adelaide College of Divinity and the School of Theology, Flinders University. Over the past five years he has delivered papers at a number of conferences on topics such as the moral context of pastoral counselling, personal presence in spiritual direction, and the metaphor of hospitality in counselling and in Christian community. Prior to his academic career, he was engaged in parish ministry for eight years. Books published include Working Relationships: Spirituality in Human Service and Organisational Life, The Art of Listening: Dialogue, Shame, and Pastoral Care.