Synergistic Collaborations

Pastoral Care and Church Social Work

By (author) Velmarie L. Albertini, Jonathan Grenz

Publication date:

13 December 2010

Length of book:

158 pages

Publisher

University Press of America

Dimensions:

233x155mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9780761854302

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 offers opportunities to build the knowledge base and skills of readers as they explore Christian ministries in relation to the many personal and social problems people face in our rapidly changing culture and society.

Chapter 1 Preface
Chapter 2 Acknowledgements
Chapter 3 Chapter 1: Pastoral Care and Social Work Practice: Issues Beyond the Pulpit
Chapter 4 Chapter 2: When Homeless People in the Community Come Knocking, Do I Let Them In?
Chapter 5 Chapter 3: What If I Catch It?
Chapter 6 Chapter 4: I Wasn't Trained for This!
Chapter 7 Chapter 5: Healthy Marriage and Family Relationships in Ministry
Chapter 8 Chapter 6: Traditional Approaches to Social Ministries
Chapter 9 Chapter 7: Towards A Collaborative Model: Pastoral Care and Social Work
Chapter 10 Chapter 8: Theological Reflections and Model for Collaboration in Pastoral Care Ministry and Social Work
Chapter 11 Chapter 9: Benefits of Collaboration for Other Issues Addressed in Church Settings
Chapter 12 Chapter 10: Trends in Pastoral Care and Church Social Work
Chapter 13 Chapter 11: Job Ads and Descriptions for Pastors and a Church Social Worker
Chapter 14 Chapter 12: Credibility and Integrity in Training and Education Resources
Chapter 15 Chapter 13: Ordination, Licensure, Codes of Ethics and Values
Chapter 16 Parting Words
Chapter 17 Notes
Chapter 18 Bibliography
Chapter 19 About the Authors

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 they also give us integrative, practical answers for how pastors and Christian social workers can assist each other…