In this Book
- Professional Sexual Ethics: A Holistic Ministry Approach
- Book
- 2013
- Published by: Augsburg Fortress Publishers
- Series: Emerging Scholars
summary
Sexual health is an essential part of maintaining professional relationships in ministry. Focusing on implications for the practice of ministry, this book engages all dimensions of theological education and academic disciplines. Each chapter includes an analysis of common ministry situations, discussion questions, practical guidelines, and resources for further study. The volume is ideal for use in courses on professional ethics for ministry, advanced leadership training, and continuing education for clergy. The book includes generous use of case studies throughout and addresses major issues such as power, pornography, and social media as they relate to sexual ethics in congregations.
Table of Contents
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- Contributors
- pp. vii-viii
- Acknowledgements
- pp. ix-x
- Introduction
- pp. 1-8
- 1. Sexuality, Health, and Integrity
- pp. 11-22
- 2. Fiduciary Duty and Sacred Trust
- pp. 23-34
- 3. Sexing the Ministry
- pp. 35-42
- Part II. Sources of Wisdom
- pp. 55-56
- 5. Sexual Ethics in Church History
- pp. 57-66
- 6. David and Women and Power and I
- pp. 67-76
- Part III. Practices of Ministry
- pp. 99-100
- 9. Pastoral Care and Sexual Ethics
- pp. 101-112
- 12. Touch Not Mine Anointed
- pp. 137-146
- 13. Mission and Sexuality
- pp. 147-156
- 14. Preaching and Sexual Ethics
- pp. 157-168
- 15. Public Worship and Human Sexuality
- pp. 169-180
- Part IV. Pastoral Leadership
- pp. 181-182
- 17. Pornography and Abuse of Social Media
- pp. 193-204
- 18. When Leaders Fall
- pp. 205-214
- 19. Sexual Issues in Parish Ministry
- pp. 215-226
- 20. Sex and the Pastoral Life
- pp. 227-239
- Index of Names
- pp. 239-242
- Index of Biblical References
- pp. 243-244
Additional Information
ISBN
9781451430912
MARC Record
OCLC
867741947
Pages
256
Launched on MUSE
2014-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No