Christians often find themselves in the role of "helper": the person who is called upon to listen to the story of another, to help the other to grow in relationship to people and the Lord. This listening may take place in the context of such Informal relationships as friendship or parenthood, or in the more formal settings of teacher/student, confessor/penitent, and the growing ministry of spiritual direction.

LISTENING THE ART OF CHRISTIAN enables the Christian helper to understand better his or her role, as well as to comprehend the objectives and limits of such a role. The author clearly shows the many ways in which we can serve others through listening to their stories. At the same time, THE ART OF CHRISTIAN LISTENING demonstrates how this listening role is different from that of the psychological counselor.