Recalling our own stories :

Wimberly, Edward P., 1943-

Recalling our own stories : spiritual renewal for religious caregivers / Edward P. Wimberly. - 1st ed. - San Francisco, Calif. : Jossey-Bass Publishers, c1997. - xv, 156 p. ; 23 cm. - The Jossey-Bass religion-in-practice series .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 143-146) and index.

To be called anew : finding spiritual replenishment in our own stories -- Personal myths : stories that empower us or leave us vulnerable -- Marital and family myths : stories that affect our relationships with loved ones -- Ministry myths : stories that help or hinder us in serving God -- The possibility of change : reauthoring the myths that bind us -- Suzanne : allowing the true self to surface -- James and Hope : understanding who called us to ministry -- Blanch and Henry : seeing our spouses for who they are -- Zelda and David : seizing the in-between moments when change is possible -- From walking wounded to wounded healer : what to expect on the journey -- References -- Index.

0787903639 (alk. paper)

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Clergy--Psychology.
Clergy--Religious life.
Church work--Psychology.

BV4398 / .W56 1997

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