Soul Friendship by Ray Simpson
Part 1: soul friendship as grounded in real life (even government is introducing the mentoring system). 10 reasons why it is important. Part 2: the history of soul friendship from New Testament times, through Desert and Irish Christians to today. Part 3: a beginner s guide to the process of finding and becoming a soul friend, examining qualities, principles, skills needed. Each chapter includes practical exercises, suggestions for further study. A form of commissioning of a soul friend and a list of resources is included.
a wonderful guide for all those who are either looking for such spiritually-enriching relationships or asking themselves if they should act in that capacitySimpson's book provides historical insight into the origins of this significant form of ministry, as well as highly informative reflections on its importance today. Above all, it is eminently pastoral, practical, and filled with wisdom, precisely what any good soul friend will provide. - Edward Sellner, professor of theology and spirituaAn informative and weighty book to be perused slowly and prayerfully, by those seeking soul friends, and needing soul-friending training. - Brother Ramon SSF
Ray Simpson is Guardian of the Community of Aidan and Hilda. He lives on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne where he facilitates a new cradling of Celtic spirituality providing soul friendship, retreats and resources for churches.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340735480 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340735481 |
| Title | Soul Friendship |
| Author | Ray Simpson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton General Division |
| Year published | 1999-07-08 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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