The Art of Pastoral Supervision: Widening Perspectives, Narrowing Gaps, Deepening Hearts
Abstract
These theory papers all assume the following:1. Presence of a higher power catalyzes trust and deepens authenticity;
2. Process/journey supersedes destination;
3. Meeting another at his/her point of need;
4. Immersion in direct experience;
5. Human existence is a dilemma we cannot ”fix;”
6. Person is individual and communal;
7. Conflict and anxiety are inherent in life;
8. Wholeness, not perfection, is key;
9. Transformation includes perspective and behavior;
10. We want and resist growth;
11. Motivation is internal and external; and
12. Identity forms by separation and/or connection.
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