Conversation As Ministry: Stories and Strategies for Confident Caregiving

Conversation As Ministry: Stories and Strategies for Confident Caregiving by Purnell, Douglas. Paperback edition. ISBN: 9780829815788.

Purnell draws upon his experience as a pastor, counselor, and therapist to give both lay and ordained Christians the resources they need to engage conversation intentionally deeply and confidently. In Part One, Purnell shares his reflections on the nature of pastoral conversation, and in Part Two, he presents questions for specific conversations to help people focus on their intentions while engaging in pastoral conversation.