Tapiwa N. Mucherera is Professor of Pastoral Counseling at Asbury Theological Seminary and Assistant Provost in Florida. He is also the author of Pastoral Care from a Third World Perspective. The author is an ordained United Methodist pastor and has served churches in Zimbabwe and in the United States.

"A must read for all pastoral caregivers, pastors, counselors, and ministry students, since the narrative approach is an effective communication tool in today's cross cultural world." --Anne Kiome Gatobu, Asbury Theological Seminary "The author challenges dangerous traditional practices in the age of HIV/AIDS, and the need for justice for the poor. A must read for those interested in working with indigenous peoples." --Edward P. Wimberly, I.T.C., Atlanta

• Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Remembering Our History, and Forging Stories of a Hopeful Future Clashing Cultures and Ethical Values in the Age of HIV/AIDS A Culture of Death: Poverty and HIV/AIDS Signposts of Hope: Religion, Revillaging, and Reauthoring The Palaver and Beyond: A Holistic Narrative Pastoral Care and Counseling Approach Bibliography

Tapiwa N. Mucherera is Professor of Pastoral Counseling at Asbury Theological Seminary and Assistant Provost in Florida. He is also the author of Pastoral Care from a Third World Perspective. The author is an ordained United Methodist pastor and has served churches in Zimbabwe and in the United States.

"A must read for all pastoral caregivers, pastors, counselors, and ministry students, since the narrative approach is an effective communication tool in today's cross cultural world." --Anne Kiome Gatobu, Asbury Theological Seminary "The author challenges dangerous traditional practices in the age of HIV/AIDS, and the need for justice for the poor. A must read for those interested in working with indigenous peoples." --Edward P. Wimberly, I.T.C., Atlanta

• Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Remembering Our History, and Forging Stories of a Hopeful Future Clashing Cultures and Ethical Values in the Age of HIV/AIDS A Culture of Death: Poverty and HIV/AIDS Signposts of Hope: Religion, Revillaging, and Reauthoring The Palaver and Beyond: A Holistic Narrative Pastoral Care and Counseling Approach Bibliography

Tapiwa N. Mucherera is Professor of Pastoral Counseling at Asbury Theological Seminary and Assistant Provost in Florida. He is also the author of Pastoral Care from a Third World Perspective. The author is an ordained United Methodist pastor and has served churches in Zimbabwe and in the United States.

"A must read for all pastoral caregivers, pastors, counselors, and ministry students, since the narrative approach is an effective communication tool in today's cross cultural world." --Anne Kiome Gatobu, Asbury Theological Seminary "The author challenges dangerous traditional practices in the age of HIV/AIDS, and the need for justice for the poor. A must read for those interested in working with indigenous peoples." --Edward P. Wimberly, I.T.C., Atlanta

• Acknowledgments Preface Introduction: Remembering Our History, and Forging Stories of a Hopeful Future Clashing Cultures and Ethical Values in the Age of HIV/AIDS A Culture of Death: Poverty and HIV/AIDS Signposts of Hope: Religion, Revillaging, and Reauthoring The Palaver and Beyond: A Holistic Narrative Pastoral Care and Counseling Approach Bibliography