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The minister's suffering--a resource in caring for the dying
Hospital Progress
|July 1, 1979
Summary
Pastoral care ministers
Area of Science:
- Theology
- Pastoral Care
- Spiritual Health
Background:
- Pastoral care ministers face unique challenges in spiritual care.
- The internal experiences of ministers are crucial for effective ministry.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore how ministers' interior struggles and resources enhance their spiritual care for dying patients.
- To understand the theological significance of personal weakness in pastoral ministry.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of ministerial experiences.
- Theological reflection on pastoral practice.
Main Results:
- Ministers' personal struggles and inner strengths are vital for spiritual care.
- Experiencing personal weakness allows for more authentic ministry.
Conclusions:
- The interior life of pastoral care ministers is their most significant asset.
- Authentic ministry to the dying is rooted in the minister's own journey of faith and vulnerability.