A Perichoretic Pastoral Theology: In Cadence with God

This book articulates a perichoretic pastoral theology, offering a pastoral theological response to the question of how ministering persons practice ministry in communion with the triune God. Key elements from contemporary pastoral theology--theologies of human experience, concern for human suffering, and situational attentiveness--are drawn into conversation with the doctrine of perichoresis. Jim Horsthuis provides a vision for life and ministry in relational, participational and spiritual communion with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The chapters explore four spiritual movements that foster this vision: (1) the move from experience to relationship; (2) the move from concern to presence; (3) the move from competence to communion; and (4) the move from practice to prayer. The book represents a unique academic contribution to both pastoral theology and Trinitarian theology.

Jim Horsthuis is Education Director at Emmaus Formation Centre in Canada. He earned a PhD in Christian Theology from McMaster Divinity College and is an ordained minister with the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Jim serves as an affiliate faculty member at Carey Theological College.