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We all want to improve our spiritual lives, but the task often can seem overwhelming. And while there is no shortage of self-help gurus hawking their wares, not enough Christians are making meaningful progress toward a deeper relationship with God. Now best-selling author David Augsburger reveals the life-giving nature of surrender and service in Dissident Discipleship.

Moving beyond self-centered therapies and "Lone Ranger" spirituality, Augsburger reveals that our spiritual lives will grow when we look outside of ourselves and lay down our lives in service to God and neighbor....

Conflict simply is. Believing that we can somehow avoid it only damages our relationships. But when we learn to integrate our needs and wants with those of others, conflict can be a catalyst in our relationships for deeper loving care. Caring Enough to Confront is a classic in Christian peacemaking. It teaches the reader how to build trust, cope with blame and prejudice, and be honest about anger and frustration. David Augsburger challenges readers to keep in mind that the important issue is not what the conflict is about but how the conflict is handled. He offers a constructive model...

Using resources from Scripture, theology, and the social sciences, pastoral counselor David Augsburger explores the complicated issues of Christian forgiveness and reconciliation and their real-world applications. Comprehensive in scope and fully illustrated with numerous charts, graphs, case studies, and parables, Helping People Forgive is a unique and essential resource for clergy and pastoral counselors.

In this book David Augsburger discusses the dynamics of pastoral care and counseling across cultural lines. Augsburger combines theology with global perspective and cultural sensitivity to posit an inclusive understanding of pastoral care. This book will be of great interest to pastoral counselors in both academic and practical contexts.

David Augsburger believes conflict is inevitable in human life, but that it is essential and can be quite constructive. He proposes a shift to an "international" approach in resolving conflict. He focuses on interpersonal and group conflicts and provides a comparison of conflict patterns within and among various cultures.

This book introduces the foundations of a distinctively Christian approach to counseling.

Christians who counsel, counselors who are Christian--what is the difference? What makes Christian counseling distinctive from secular counseling approaches? In this book, Malony and Augsburger introduce the substance and method, including family systems methodology, of Christian counseling as a major voice. The book also includes how to do a faith assessment; how to collaborate, consult, and refer; the centrality of Christ in the counseling process; how to address issues of sexual and cultural...

About the Contributor(s): Daniel Nehrbass (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary, ThM, Biola University, MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the executive director of Nightlight Christian Adoptions in Anaheim, California. He previously served as a pastor for seventeen years, as an adjunct professor at Fuller Seminary and Biola University, and as a professional counselor.

About the Contributor(s): Daniel Nehrbass (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary, ThM, Biola University, MDiv, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is the executive director of Nightlight Christian Adoptions in Anaheim, California. He previously served as a pastor for seventeen years, as an adjunct professor at Fuller Seminary and Biola University, and as a professional counselor.

About the Contributor(s): Chul Woo Son received his PhD degree in pastoral counseling from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently serves Korean Central Presbyterian Church (Centreville, Virginia) as Pastor of Family Counseling Ministry.

About the Contributor(s):
Chul Woo Son received his PhD degree in pastoral counseling from Fuller Theological Seminary. He currently serves Korean Central Presbyterian Church (Centreville, Virginia) as Pastor of Family Counseling Ministry.