Emma J. Justes, Hearing Beyond the Words: How to Become a Listening Pastor. Abingdon, 2006.
Referenced in:
- Conflict – Communication, Healthy Behavior, and Forgiveness
- Leadership Development Through Communication Competence
LifeandLeadership.com Summary
Justes turns to the biblical image of hospitality for a theological grounding of the practice of listening. From this theology, she derives The Four Core Qualities of Hospitality: vulnerability, humility, availability, and mutuality.
From the Publisher
Only when pastors hear beyond the words, can they care-fully minister. Pastors listen all the time. Or do they? Listening is more than a developed skill; it is an awesome gift of hospitality offered to others. According to Dr. Emma Justes, hearing beyond the words signifies an intimate relationship characterize by humility, thoughtful availability, vulnerability, and mutuality. Listening requires focused attention and openness. To help the reader learn this essential skill, the author includes exercises at the end of each chapter to build needed competency for this healing ministry.
About the Author
Emma J. Justes is Professor of Pastoral Care and Pastoral Theology at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a pastor at St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church.
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