Four steps to help you minister in the face of extraordinary loss. 1. Listening The leader's task is to create a hospitable space and become a nonjudgmental, caring presence that invites disclosure. Within this safety, active listening can help a pastor or leader hear the fullness of a parishioner's experience. Listening means listening to words and ... Sign up for a membership or purchase this download to see it in its entirety.Make sure you leave—or stay—for the right reasons. Handle difficult moments with care. Recovery for the Spouse The person living with the addict needs special care and support, too. Why Pastors Must Be Shepherds Shepherds endear themselves to the flock. It's a wonderful style of ministry.
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