The faithful – the laity and lay ministry

Describes the rapid development and transformation of graduate training in pastoral counseling. Identifies and describes thirty-five Master's-level programs in terms of program variables, student demographics, theological and psychological curricula, support for personal formation, internship and supervision, and graduates' professional affiliation and employment. Notes that the findings reflect a surge of interest in spirituality and an evolving understanding of ministry, particularly lay ministry. Suggests recommendations for future research.

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The pastor as enabler for lay ministry

Pastoral Psychology ◽

10.1007/bf01768730 ◽

1971 ◽

Vol 22 (6) ◽

pp. 21-26

Author(s):

Allen J. Hinand

Keyword(s):

Lay Ministry

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Woman and the Church's Lay Ministry

Theology ◽

10.1177/0040571x5405741102 ◽

1954 ◽

Vol 57 (411) ◽

pp. 322-330

Author(s):

Sherwin Bailey

Keyword(s):

Lay Ministry

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Room at the Table: A Pastoral Care Response to Hunger

Journal of Pastoral Care ◽

10.1177/002234098904300209 ◽

1989 ◽

Vol 43 (2) ◽

pp. 162-170

Author(s):

Jo Gross

Keyword(s):

Pastoral Care ◽

Lay Ministry ◽

The Poor ◽

Care Response

Details the development of an ecumenical lay ministry which invites the poor and defeated to eat in community. Notes how feeding the hungry is an example of ministry in a specialized setting and provides a theological rationale for such an expression of pastoral care.

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