Elisabeth A. Nesbit Sbanotto – författare

Understanding generational differences is a key to effective ministry in a multigenerational church. This book offers students and practitioners cutting-edge research and biblical analysis of three generations--Boomers, GenXers, and Millennials--so churches can minister more effectively within and across generational lines. The authors, one an expert on generational differences and the other a respected New Testament scholar, represent different generations and areas of expertise. The book explores key characteristics of each generation, provides biblical-theological analysis of generational attributes, and offers specific suggestions for ministry.

Understanding generational differences is a key to effective ministry in a multigenerational church. This book offers students and practitioners cutting-edge research and biblical analysis of three generations--Boomers, GenXers, and Millennials--so churches can minister more effectively within and across generational lines. The authors, one an expert on generational differences and the other a respected New Testament scholar, represent different generations and areas of expertise. The book explores key characteristics of each generation, provides biblical-theological analysis of generational attributes, and offers specific suggestions for ministry.

Master Effective Listening and Foundational Intervention for Counseling and BeyondAnyone in a helping profession—including professional counselors, spiritual directors, pastoral counselors, chaplains, and lay leaders—needsto develop effective communication skills. But learning these skills is like learning a new language: it takes time and practice to communicate effectively, and lack of practice can lead to declining fluency in this new language.For both beginning students and seasoned practitioners, Skills for Effective Counseling provides a biblically integrated approach to foundational counseling skills. It trains the reader to use crucial microskills such as perceiving, attending, empathicconnection, and authenticity.Chapters include textbook features such as sample session dialogues, role plays, and a variety of exercises that will engage different learning styles. Interwoven throughout are special topics related to:- clinical tips for using skills in real-world counseling settings- biblical/theological applications- current and seminal research on microskills- multicultural counseling- the relevance of skills to interpersonal relationships and broader ministry settingsThis textbook and the accompanying IVP Instructor Resources include all of the activities and assignments that an instructor might need to execute a graduate, undergraduate, or lay course in foundational counseling skills. Professors teaching in CACREP-accredited professional counseling programs will be able to connect specific material in the textbook to the latest CACREP Standards.This revised edition of Skills for Effective Counseling has been updated throughout to incorporate recent research and be even more useful for the classroom. This second edition includes a new chapter on video/online counseling, discussion of new approaches to biblical and theological integration, updated references, and expanded instructor resources.About the SeriesChristian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) Books explore how Christianity relates to mental health and behavioral sciences including psychology, counseling, social work, and marriage and family therapy in order to equip Christian clinicians to support the well-being of their clients.

Cualquier persona en una profesión de ayuda—incluyendo consejeros profesionales, directores espirituales, consejeros pastorales, capellanes y otros—necesitan desarrollar técnicas de consejería efectiva. Idóneo tanto para estudiantes principiantes como para profesionales expertos, Técnicas para una consejería efectiva provee una aproximación bíblicamente integrada que prepara al lector para el uso de microtécnicas específicas tales como percibir, atender, validar la emoción y la conexión empática."Este es un texto comprensible, legible, y un modelo de integración de cristianismo y psicología para llegar a ser un ayudante efectivo. Te encantará, independientemente de tu disciplina o enfoque teórico".Everett L. Worthington Jr.Coautor de Terapia de Pareja