(BOOK)
Benner, D. G.(2015). Surrender to love: Discovering the heart of Christianspirituality. Downers Grove, IL: Intervarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830846115.
OVERVIEW
Write a brief statement about each of the 10 segments of the authors theory/methodology (listed
below), explaining succinctly the foundational constructs and implications of his theory, and the
rationale behind your responses. The successful completion of this assignment will benefit the
students development in growing as a pastoral counselor by gaining a more comprehensive
understanding of different theoretical approach to pastoral counseling. Valuable insight will be
gained as well as the opportunity to self-reflect on ones personal and professional development
as a pastoral counselor.
INSTRUCTIONS
The paper should follow the outline below:
1. Primary goal (What is the desired outcome?)
2. Development of problems and personal need (How do the issues come about?)
3. Biblical integration (How much of the Bible is used in this methodology?)
4. Formula for change (the authors stated steps to the desired outcome)
5. Balance of theology and spirituality (Does the author lean more to theology or
spirituality?)
6. Human personality (development and structure)
7. Counselors function and role (What does the counselor/counselee relationship look
like?)
8. Major contribution to counseling (How does this theory impact counseling?)
9. Limitations of this counseling theory (What are the practical boundaries of this
methodology?)
10. Classification (nouthetic, biblical, Christian, Christian psychology, integrational, etc.)
PRACTICAL APPLICATION
1. Give practical application to each authors material as relates to the utility for the
overall discipline of counseling and the specific potential influence upon your life and
ministry.
2. Give a brief example of how this authors book might impact a counseling moment.
This assignment will be completed following the current APA or Turabian format. It must not
exceed 7 pages, including the title page and reference page.
Within the body of the paper include 2 headings: Summary and Practical Application. In the
Summary section, state the 10 subheadings listed above and in the Practical Application
section, state the 2 subheadings listed above, as the outline for your content.
Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
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