by Andrew D. Lester (Author)
Noted teacher and experienced counselor Andrew Lester challenges ministers to take up an often neglected task--caring for the children of the parish. It is the pastor's role, Lester says, to make spiritual sense out of the chaos of crisis. He looks to the ministry of Jesus as the model for faithful, effective ministry and illustrates how a pastor's relationship with troubled children can have a significant impact on their development.
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In this helpful book Andrew D. Lester, noted teacher and experienced counselor, challenges ministers to take up an often neglected task--caring for the children of the parish. It is the pastor's role, Lester says, to make 'spiritual sense out of the chaos of crisis.' he looks to the ministry of Jesus as the model for faithful, effective ministry and illustrates how a pastor's relationship with troubled children can have a significant impact on their spiritual and psychological development.