A Guide to Theological Reflection: A Fresh Approach for Practical Ministry Courses and Theological Field Education

Feedback and evaluation both of oneself and by others are the lifeblood of a successful ministry experience. In A Guide to Theological Reflection experienced practical ministry professors Jim Wilson and Earl Waggoner introduce the processes and tools of theological reflection for ministry.Effective evaluation includes critique and potential course correction for the honest and willing minister as well as positive affirmation of how ones desires influence good ministry decisions. A Guide to Theological Reflection introduces tools by which a minister can interact with his or her own thoughts beliefs and feelings; external feedback such as that of a ministry supervisor; and Scripture to inform deep and transformative theological reflection.Designed as a textbook for practical ministry courses and theological field education A Guide to Theological Reflection can also be used in ministry contexts. It provides guidance for students ministers-in-training mentors and advisors laying a theoretical foundation for theological reflection and demonstrating step-by-step how to practice it well.