Word and Work: Christ-Centered Counseling
Rick Marrs talks about his work in pastoral care and counseling, including his new book on how to make it more Christ centered
Inclined to Boast: Social Media and Self-Justification
Trevor Sutton explores the implications of digital media on human identity and pastoral care
Book Blurbs: Bruce Hartung on congregational and church worker health
Bruce Hartung discusses his companion books on health and wellness in ministry
2015 Theological Symposium Videos
Better late than never…videos of presentations around the theme, “In Remembrance of Me: Memory and the Life of Faith.” (Videos from 2016 Theological Symposium coming soon.)
Meet Professor Mark Rockenbach (Part 2)
Continuing the conversation with Prof. Rockenbach (part 2 of 2)
Meet Professor Mark Rockenbach (Part 1)
Prof. Rockenbach teaches practical theology, specializing in pastoral care and counseling
Theological Symposium – September 22-23, 2015
Exploring what memory formation, retention can mean for church, ministry
In Remembrance of Me: Memory and the Life of Faith
We stand at a point in time when we are learning incredible new insights into how memory works. The 2015 Theological Symposium, September 22-23, will explore what it all means for church and ministry
Pro Re Theologica et Salute Fratrum: Luther as Reformer of Pastoral Care
Another Reformation Day has come and gone. Each year the day gives us occasion to reflect on the significance of the upheavals of the Sixteenth Century—upheavals that changed the religious, social, and cultural landscape of the West, especially the western church. What was at stake? What was it all about? Was it worth it? .. ..
Walter Koehler’s classic is back: read the new foreword
A new edition of Walter Koehler’s classic book COUNSELING AND CONFESSION is out, with new introduction by Rick Marrs. Plus, read here Harold Senkbeil’s new foreword to the book