Synergistic Collaborations: Pastoral Care and Church Social Work
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…
This is a much-needed book for churches that are passionate about meeting the needs of their congregations and their communities…This book not only addresses some of the most important challenges facing our society, but offers insight to pastors and social workers on how to unite in resolving the troubling issues.
…what an insightful book placed in the hands of those who desire to help and bless others.
Product Details
- Title : Synergistic Collaborations: Pastoral Care and Church Social Work
- Authors:
- Albertini, Velmarie L.
- Grenz, Jonathan
- Publisher: UPA
- Publication Date: 2012
- ISBN: 9780761854319
Velmarie L. Albertini is associate professor of social work at Southeastern University in Central Florida. She has served for over fifteen years in state and private universities in administrative roles as Social Work Graduate Program Coordinator and chair of an undergraduate Christian Social Ministry Degree Program. Her areas of research and ministry include the acculturation and adjustment of Caribbean immigrants and church social work. Jonathan Grenz is associate professor in the School of Ministry's Christian Leadership Studies Department at Palm Beach Atlantic University in South Florida. Prior to entering the academy, he ministered for over fifteen years as a pastor in the U.S. and Canada.