Pastoral counseling is one of the fastest growing ministry specialties in the emerging world church. Pastoral Counseling in a Global Church vividly presents the experi ences of people involved in ministry in different cultures, in Asia, Africa, and Latin America as well as Europe and Australia. Its practical, narrative-style approach complements more theoretical treatments of cross-cultural counseling

In our increasingly global and multicultural world, sensitivity to the ways in which families and cultures are central to growth in Christian life is essential for pastoral counselors. This is especially true since, in many cultures, the pastoral minister is the first one people turn to for help, before mental health or other professionals. Those who can apply culturally relevant and sensitive pastoral skills can provide real help to those in need: whether in a multicultural parish in North America, or anywhere in the world.

"This book is unique, as a practical how-to guide to cross-cultural pastoral coun-seling. As such it takes an important pastoral step toward an inculturated church. Wicks and Estadt have done the global church a service in compiling these voices from the field."

-Rev. Robert W. MeChesney, S.J.

Executive Secretary for International and Refugee Ministries

Jesuit Conference