Advance acclaim for The Skilled Pastor-

"Charles Taylor has written a pioneering book, one that is bound to be controversial but undeniably creative and important. By focusing on the neglected topics of pastoral skill and the effects of belief systems in shaping experience, Tavlor opens up significant new possibilities for theologically informed, psychologically effective pastoral care and counseling Through its carefully constructed set of categories and techniques, The Skilled Pastor offers a challenging and important new approach to the religious care of persons."