Edward Thornton brings the skills of a disciplined Christian, an experienced pastor, a patient and thooroughly equipped counselor, and a scholar of theological education in Chritian ethics and pastoral care to the book you are about to read. IN his ecxeptionally reflective treatment of theology and a pastoral counseling he avoids the old clichés and repetitions thats have tended to become the stock and trade of boyh these areas of intimate interaction withini the Christian community. This book is not biased by any sectorian spirit. Nor is it a watered-down version of osme particular school of psychotherapy made palatable by use of religious words with no attention to their historical and classical meanings.

Is theology needed?

Prepare the way for salvation.

Who has the last word?

Are the boundaries secure?

Consider the ministry to Mr. Mills.

Prepare the way for commitment.

Prepare the way for commitment.

Prepare the way for community of faith.

Prepare the way for a community of learning and ministry.