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Reflective Practice : Formation and Supervision in Ministry
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This is an Open Access Journal

Open Access journal
ISSN (Print) 0160-7774 - ISSN (Online) 2325-2855
Published by Public Knowledge Project

[1 journal]

An In-Situation Review of Flourishing in Ministry by First Call Pastors
- Authors: Rene' Mehlberg, Joshua Kestner, Timothy Schroeder
  Abstract: First Call pastors reflect on Matt Bloom's Book, Flourishing in Ministry and their first call.
  PubDate: 2022-05-07
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
How Millennials Can Lead Us Out of The Mess We're In: A Jew, a Muslim, and
a Christian Share Leadership Lessons from the Life of Moses, By M.
Schreiber, I. Case Punnett,
- Authors: E. Schreiber, I. Case Punnett
  Abstract: Reviewed by Erin Laurvick
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Casper ter Kuile, The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into
Soulful Practices
- Authors: Emily Linderman
  Abstract: Reviewed by Emily Linderman
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Susan Beaumont, How to Lead When You Don't Know Where You're Going:
Leading in a Liminal Season
- Authors: Susan Beaumont
  Abstract: Reviewed by Ingrid Rasmussen
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Building Vibrant Ecologies of Pastoral Wellbeing
- Authors: Matt Bloom
  Abstract: Ideas about how members of the ecology of clergy wellbeing might support the wellbeing of pastors and churches are meant to offer a rough sketch of how a concerted effort among these key stakeholders can make a lasting difference in the lives of pastors and churches.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Perceptions of Matt Bloom's Flourishing in Ministry How to Cultivate
Clergy Wellbeing
- Authors: Tim Coltvet, Jennifer Davis, Matthew Floding
  Abstract: Four pastors in their first call were recruited to review Matt Bloom's work. The four were then asked to write a review of Bloom's book withan accent on their experience or percedptions of Bloom's book's affirmation.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
An In-Situation Review of Flourishing in Ministry by Third-Year Divinity
Students
- Authors: Paige Foreman, Daniel Ku, Omar Nicholson
  Abstract: Third year dinivity students reflect on their own educational process and the role that flourishing played in their educational and professional journey.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
An In-Situation Review of Flourishing in Ministry by Veteran Pastors
- Authors: Jonathan C. Augustine, Caleb J. Line
  Abstract: Veteran Pastor review Blooms book, Flourishing in Ministry. They conclude: Bloom's suggerstions for flourishing may seem idealistic if one is new to ministry or in a call that is a poor fit.They believe what Bloom presents are firm boundaries make what he proposed attainable.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
SECTION 1 REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
- Authors: Nancy Wood
  Abstract: The role that reflective practice plays in our daily lives is significant. Reflecting on what we have done and are doing can lead to enhanced skills and abilities and also not losing track of what we are in fact doing. Several people reflect on how reflection has enhanced their practice.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
How Reflective Practice Grew
- Authors: Rod Seeger
  Abstract: The sixteen year history of Reflective Practice is recounted. Key people in the re-creation of the Journal are described. The journey of Reflective Practice has been shaped and molded by the reflections of the Board and its subscribers.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Connecting Communities and Colleagues
- Authors: Christina R. Zaker
  Abstract: Christina, a specialist in Field Education describes how helpful and important the journal, Reflective Practice", has been in her career. She shares ways haveing the Journal has been an excellent resource in the carrying out of her profession.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Reflective Practice and Its Contributions to ACPE Flourishing
- Authors: Susan Freeman
  Abstract: The author recounts her own journey in ACPE and how Reflective Practice has enhanced her journey. She also sees how the material that is in the journal has also had a positive influence on ACPE as an organization as it has developed and grown.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
SECTION 2 FLOURISHING IN CLINICAL PASTORAL EDUCATION
- Authors: Nancy Wood
  Abstract: The author describes how flourishing has been important in her life. She recalls times when she intentionally adjusted what she was doing in order to bring fourishing or bring back flourishing into her life.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Dreaming an Intercultural Program of Clinical Pastoral Education Based in
the Undocumented Latinx Community of the Central North Carolina Piedmont
- Authors: Francis Rivers Meza
  Abstract: The author describes the importance and the need for Clinical Pastoral Education to be in the community where CPE is beyond the walls of organizations and institutions and is with and among the people who "beyond the walls" of these organizations and often avoided and ignored.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Clinical Pastoral Education Down Under: Supervision within Clinical
Pastoral Education Programs in Victoria, Australia
- Authors: David Glenister, Harry Aveling
  Abstract:
  Authors describe their experiences of conducting clinical pastoral education in Victoria, Australia, the strengths and challenges.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Chaplaincy and Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy: Opportunities and Barriers
- Authors: Jamie Beachy, Rachael Petersen
  Abstract: There has been a resurgence of psychedelic use in health settings. It is important to have chaplaincy training and preparation to work with and along side the people are looking at use of psychecelics in care of oncology, hospice, trauma units, mental health settings. The article describes and explores how chaplains can be involved in the care of patients who are receiving psychedelic treatments as part of their care.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Times of Spiritual Ennui and Spiritual Flourishing: A Clinical Pastoral
Education Resident's Reflection on Spiritual Caregiving and Learning
during a Pandemic
- Authors: Syazana Durrani
  Abstract: A CPE resident reflects on the experiences of providing spiritual care, learning how to provide spiritual care, during a pandemic.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Termination: Saying Goodbye in Clinical Pastoral Education Groups
- Authors: Jeffery M. Silberman
  Abstract: A discussion of the importance of saying goodbye within the CPE group which can prepare and inform the CPE student of the importance of endings and how to address them when caring for people and oneself.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
SECTION 3 ASSOCIATION FOR THEOLOGICAL FIELD EDUCATION FLOURISHING THROUGH
THEOLOGICAL FIELD EDUCATION
- Authors: Matthew Floding
  Abstract: The articles in this section demonstrate the continuing commitment by ATFE members to explore the breadth and depth of formation for ministry that supports the mission statements that we seek to fulfill.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Journaling about Head, Heart, and Hands: A Vital Tool for Cultivating
Formation
- Authors: John Hugh McNally
  Abstract: The importance of regular journaling to enhance and support ongoing growth and development ultimating assisting in flourishing.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Flourishing in Ministry through Resilience: Mentoring as a Catalyst for
Resiliency Development and Practices
- Authors: Dorothee E. Tripodi
  Abstract: Resilience, the ability to overcome obstacles, is a gift and a necessity to deal with and overcome the uncertainty and tensions in complex ministry contexts.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Flourishing Together: Students, Supervisors, and Site in Field Education
- Authors: Susan MacAlpine-Gills
  Abstract: Author affirms Bloom "Flourishing happens when ministry is a life-enriching rather than life-depleting experience." She explores how the experiences in a field education placement can be enhanced to encourage flourishing.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Recovery Experiences for Ministry: When Quality and Quantity Matter
- Authors: William B. Kincaid
  Abstract: The author recommends that the flourishing that Bloom is describing more often needs to be accompanied with recovery. In an ideal world, flourishing would be all that is needed. In a realistic world, recovery needs to be available and present as needed.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Interreligious Formation: Reflecting on Co-Learning with the (Religiously)
Other
- Authors: Sue Kim Park
  Abstract: The author suggests that we are at a time in history when religious formation, which has tended to focus on preparation for a specific religion or denomination, may be a thing of the past. That the world is becoming more spiritual than religious. Many factors come into play which have broadened the interaction among people and institutions, resulting in the greater need for interreligious formation.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Formation and Flourishing for the Church in the World
- Authors: Sung Hee Chang
  Abstract: The author asserts that what is most needed for the development of a pedagogy of life based on a public faith and a public theology is cultural and religious and even interreligious literacy.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
SECTION 4 PRACTICAL THEOLOGY
- Authors: Matthew Floding
  Abstract: Section is devoted to practical theologians. Four practical theologians share their observations and experiences in their articles.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Kevin's Story: Integrating Seminary Formation
- Authors: Mary C. Carroll; OSF
  Abstract: Drawing from the four pillars of formation:human, spiritual, intellectual, and pastoral, the author reviews a student's formation as she experienced it in his time in seminary.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Mentoring for Flourishing in Ministry
- Authors: Eileen R. Campbell-Reed
  Abstract: The authors section titles gives an overview of what she has written about. "My Stories of Mentoring", "Learning at the Heart of Mentoring", "Definitions of Flourishing", "Women's Leadership Initiative MDiv Program", and "Key Practices of Mentoring for Flourishing".
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Theological Touchstone: Wayfinding through Times of Uncertainty
- Authors: M. Jan Houlton
  Abstract: The topic headings for each section relays the direction this article goes: Touchstones, Hope, Joy, Cultivating a Disposition of Joy and Gratitude, and Meaning Making.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Flourishing In Ministry is About Balance
- Authors: Scott Sullender
  Abstract: Flourishing is about balance: Introversion vs. Extroversion, Self-Care vs. Caring for others, Doing vs Being, Two-Edged Sword of Sensitivity, Law and Grace, Leadership Styles.
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Surprised by God: Teaching Reflection through the Parables, by Christina
R. Zaker
- Authors: Christina Zaker
  Abstract: Reviewed by Shari Oosting
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Third Culture Faithful: Empowered Ministry for Multi-Ethnic Believers and
Congregations, by Mario Manuel Catalino Melendez
- Authors: Mario Manuel Catalino Melendez
  Abstract: Reviewed by Mark Chung Hearn
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Postcolonial Images of Spiritual Care Challenges of Care in a Neoliberal
Age, Emmanuel Y. Lartey
- Authors: Emmanuel Y. Lartey
  Abstract: Reviewed by Jo Hirschmann
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Eileen R. Campbell-Reed, Pastoral Imagination: Bringing the Practice of
Ministry to Life
- Authors: Eileen R. Campbell-Reed
  Abstract: Reviewed by Marcus Hong
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
Next Issue's Theme: FORMATION AND SUPERVISION AS CREATIVE IMAGINATION
Volume 43, 2023
- Authors: Matthew Floding
  Abstract: 2023 Volume 43 Theme
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)
ORDER FORM - PRINTED COPIES
- Authors: Rod Seeger
  Abstract: Order printed copies of Reflective Practice
  PubDate: 2022-03-31
  Issue No: Vol. 42 (2022)