Hearing beyond the words : how to become a listening pastor - Justes, Emma J., 1941- (Nashville : Abingdon Press, 2006)
Introductory exercise : noticing when you are heard -- Exercises to get started -- Listening as Christian hospitality -- Exercise 1: attentive listening -- Preparing to listen : humility in listening -- Exercise 2 : partners in listening -- Exercise 2a : my plan for preparation -- Listening for what is not being said : thoughtful availability in listening -- Exercise 3 : silence in listening -- Exercise 3a : not asking questions -- Listener beware : vulnerability in listening -- Exercise 4 : "not that issue!" -- Listening for the voice of God : reciprocity in listening -- Exercise 5 : taking on a role.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 111-115).
Keywords: Pastoral theology; Listening -- Religious aspects -- Christianity