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Book SynopsisPastoral Relatedness is that special quality of the pastoral relationship that helps a person access his or her deeper spiritual self and experience God's care. In Pastoral Relatedness John Quinlan shows that pastoral relatedness is the essence of pastoral care.
Trade ReviewThis book has emerged at a time when the buzz words of openness, accountability and transparency are ringing through church institutions and when every one of us in ministry must ask if we are measuring up to the standards we lay down. CongratulationsJohn!> -- Sean O'Driscoll, Former Chairman of the National Association of Hospital Chaplains (NAHC). * Intercom *
This book highlights in a valid, professional and competent study how patient satisfaction was very high in rating the effectiveness of the chaplain. -- Sean O'Driscoll * The Carer *
This unique book builds pastoral care theory and then demonstrates its value by reporting quantitative and qualitative research results. A commendable effort, it directly links theory, practice, and research. -- Larry VandeCreek * Vision *
This is an enlightening work, and would repay study by anyone involved in the caring professions. * The Furrow *
This is an enlightening work, and would repay study by anyone involved in the caring professions. * The Furrow *
This book has emerged at a time when the buzz words of openness, accountability and transparency are ringing through church institutions and when every one of us in ministry must ask if we are measuring up to the standards we lay down. Congratulations John! -- Sean O'Driscoll, Former Chairman of the National Association of Hospital Chaplains (NAHC). * Intercom *
This book highlights in a valid, professional and competent study how patient satisfaction was very high in rating the effectiveness of the chaplain. -- Sean O'Driscoll * The Carer *
This unique book builds pastoral care theory and then demonstrates its value by reporting quantitative and qualitative research results. A commendable effort, it directly links theory, practice, and research. -- Larry VandeCreek * Vision *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 List of Figures Chapter 2 List of Tables Chapter 3 Permissions Chapter 4 Preface Chapter 5 Acknowledgements Chapter 6 Introduction Chapter 7 The Meaning of Pastoral Care: The Heart of Pastoral Care; The Theology of Pastoral Care; How Can the Transcendent God be Caring?; Experiencing the Touch of God Chapter 8 Testing the Theory: Background Studies; New Research: Significance, Limitations, and Methodology; The Findings of the Research; Separate Analyses of the General Wards and the Psychiatric Wards; The Theory and the Findings Chapter 9 Appendix A: Questionnaire: Patient Satisfaction with Pastoral Care Chapter 10 Bibliography Chapter 11 Subject Index Chapter 12 Index of Persons
