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Just Ministry Professional Ethics for Pastoral Ministers

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ISBN-10: 0809146312

ISBN-13: 9780809146314

Edition: 2010

Authors: Richard M. Gula

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Offers a theological-ethical framework for reflecting on the moral responsibilities of the pastoral minister as a professional person.
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Book details

List price: $33.95
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Paulist Press
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.012
Language: English

Introduction
Ministry as Vocation
Vocation
Called
To Be Human
To Be a Disciple
God's Providence
Gifted
Discerning Gifts
Freedom for Ministry
Service
Community
Called from the Community
Serve the Community
Sustained by the Community
Ministry as Profession
On Being Professional
Called
Covenantal Model of Pastoral Ministry
Symbolic Representative of the Holy
Gifted
Specialized Knowledge and Skill
Theological Reflection
Service
Mission of the Church
Officer of the Church
Fiduciary Duty
Community
Accountability
Code of Ethics
The Minister's Character
The Virtue of Virtue Ethics
Character
Intention
Emotions
Imagination
Virtues
Forming Character
Implications for Ministerial Formation
Selection
Emotional Development
Spiritual Practices
Friendships
Mentors and Models
Community's Culture
The Virtuous Minister
Cardinal Virtues
Charity
Justice
Fidelity
Self-Esteem
Prudence
Everyday Virtues
Gratitude
Generosity
Compassion
Humility
Holiness
Courage
The Dynamics of Power
Ecclesial Warrants
Church as Hierarchy
Church as Communion
Church as Sacrament
Personal Power
The Professional Pastoral Relationship
The Nature of Personal Power
Institutional Sources of Power
Personal Sources of Power
Extra-Rational Sources of Power
Symbolic Representation
Religious Authenticity
Boundaries
Common Boundaries
Challenges to Forming Boundaries
The Fiduciary Responsibility
The Lure of the Friendship Model
Dual Relationships
Social Power
Organizational Culture
The Clerical Culture
The Call for Accountability
Assessing the Use of Power
Ethical Criteria
Psychological Model
The Model of Jesus
Sexuality
Sexual Conduct
Sexualized Behavior
Sexual Abuse
Sexual Exploitation
Sexual Harassment
Sexual Fantasy
Cybersex
Good Touch/Confusing Touch/Bad Touch
Ethical Assessment
Justice
Fidelity
Strategies for Prevention
Confidentiality
The Presumption of Confidentiality
Ethical Foundations
The Dignity of the Person
Justice
Fidelity
The Limits of Confidentiality
Canon Law
Civil Law
Ethical Limits
Justice
Fidelity
Prudence
Betrayals of Confidentiality
Invasions of Privacy
Pastoral Visits
Illustrations in Preaching and Teaching
Prayers of the Faithful
Records and Recordings
Environment
Gossip
Pastoral Publications
Strategies for Prevention
Pastoral Care
Preaching
Fidelity to the Text
Fidelity to Experience
Fidelity to the Community
Preaching on Moral Issues
Managing Finances
Pastoral Moral Guidance
Appendix: Statements of Ministerial Commitment
Mrs. Pat Morgan
Br. Jeff Shackelton, OFM
Notes
Index