02202cam a2200397 i 4500 217395 217395 971343755 OSt 20221101124122.0 170502t20172017miu b 001 0 eng 2017020097 9780801098369 (paperback alkaline paper) 080109836X (paperback alkaline paper) (OCoLC)971343755 DLC eng rda DLC YDX BDX OCLCO OCLCF BCT PTS YDX OCLCO AQ3 LNT OCLCQ OCLCO XAV pcc BV4011.5 .W444 2017 242.641 WHE Wheeler, Sondra Ely, 1956- author 16827 Sustaining Ministry : Foundations and Practices for Serving Faithfully / Sondra Wheeler Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Academic, 2017 ©2017 xix, 135 pages ; 22 cm text txt rdacontent unmediated n rdamedia volume nc rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references (pages 131-132) and index Introduction: Why good rules aren't enough -- A moral framework for power -- Laying deeper ethical foundations -- Protecting space for ministry -- Understanding how ministers get into trouble -- Embracing the practices that sustain faithfulness This book offers an account of the moral foundations of pastoral ethics and the underlying interpersonal dynamics that make the practice of ministry powerful--and also morally dangerous, even for those with the best of intentions. Sondra Wheeler examines the personal disciplines and spiritual practices that help sustain safe ministry, including the essential practices of prayer and spiritual accountability. She equips ministers to abide by ethical standards when they come under pressure and offers practical strategies for navigating challenges. The author also stresses personal vulnerability and "unselfish self-care." Clergy Professional ethics 5272 Clergy Conduct of life 5273 Pastoral theology 386 Character 5274 Church group work 3976 Church work 3216 ddc BK 0 0 ddc 0 0 NPTS NPTS BK 2022-11-01 Donated 0 241.641 WHE NPTS005198 2022-11-01 00:00:00 2022-11-01 BK