Edward P. Wimberly
Auteur de Recalling our own stories : spiritual renewal for religious caregivers
A propos de l'auteur
Edward P. Wimberly is the Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs and Jarena Lee Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
Œuvres de Edward P. Wimberly
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Partage des connaissances
- Nom canonique
- Wimberly, Edward P.
- Nom légal
- Wimberly, Edward Powell
- Date de naissance
- 1943-10-22
- Sexe
- male
- Nationalité
- USA
- Études
- Boston University
University of Arizona - Professions
- Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Organisations
- Interdenominational Theological Center
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Critiques
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Statistiques
- Œuvres
- 13
- Membres
- 404
- Popularité
- #60,140
- Évaluation
- 3.2
- Critiques
- 4
- ISBN
- 19
Wimberly suggests that Ministry Myths also help and hinder us, and limns a chapter on "reauthoring the myths that bind us" as a transformational exercise. We can transform, because these myths are social creations, not just inherited bonds. After a deep dive into the stories, and our own themes, he speaks of "allowing the True Self to Surface". However, he exemplifies this chapter with a relatively granular examination of the themes of a divinity student -- touching upon Birth Mythology and Order, Gender, Naming, Siblings, Roles, Discipline, and Story Identification -- without dealing with the fact that "Self" itself is a Myth. The idea of a Self is a spectacular illusion.
This book provides great material for empowering the Calling and using it for change and healing. The author concludes with a powerful chapter on the journey of the "Wounded Healer". This model can be used for reauthoring our personal, marital, family and ministry myths. His "peer to peer" explorations address the loneliness of ministers and helpers, fostering renewal by reauthoring -- stepping into the unfolding process.… (plus d'informations)