Both books show evidence of a commitment to a discipline of spirituality in terms of individual and corporate prayer and worship; with a commitment to a developing pattern of prayer, bible study and the Eucharist. However, Herbert seems to be more explicit on his emphasis on the spirituality of the priest than Oden. Herbert reminds the reader that the role of a priest needs to be an outworking of a relationship with God.
Both books emphasise the need of identifying a vocation for all people and this still speaks to the priest today (perhaps even more resounding than 19 years ago and 400 years ago).
Oden talks about caring for the whole person as a “carer2 of souls using medicine, psychology etc. and this is echoed in Herbert’s country parson …show more content…
The priest must be able to establish and sustain, appropriate boundaries between both their personal and professional life and also within pastoral relationships. He should be able to deal with and manage conflicts and be capable of negotiating difficult relationships. Oden does take it further by noting that in the context of our multi-faith and multi-cultural society today, building inclusive relationships within diversity is equally as important as the other points mentioned.
Visitation and Admonishment
Oden points out that the ministry of visitation enhances and enriches both the pastor and the recipient. It is the way by which the “shepherd” knows his/her “sheep” and vice versa. It is an incarnation of Christian ministry because the pastor can visit his recipients/clients where other professionals might not be able to visit for example, a dentist and an optician because the pastor is not seeking to make a profit (Pages 169-85). Oden also argues that visitation could be an opportunity for the pastor to discipline or admonish his flock. Herbert’s book is also in favour of personal visitation and Herbert would probably critique Oden’s book as the reason for the high decrease in the number of personal visitation done today. Herbert would also critique Oden for the lack of emphasy on corporate fellowship and fostering of
Both books emphasise the need of identifying a vocation for all people and this still speaks to the priest today (perhaps even more resounding than 19 years ago and 400 years ago).
Oden talks about caring for the whole person as a “carer2 of souls using medicine, psychology etc. and this is echoed in Herbert’s country parson …show more content…
The priest must be able to establish and sustain, appropriate boundaries between both their personal and professional life and also within pastoral relationships. He should be able to deal with and manage conflicts and be capable of negotiating difficult relationships. Oden does take it further by noting that in the context of our multi-faith and multi-cultural society today, building inclusive relationships within diversity is equally as important as the other points mentioned.
Visitation and Admonishment
Oden points out that the ministry of visitation enhances and enriches both the pastor and the recipient. It is the way by which the “shepherd” knows his/her “sheep” and vice versa. It is an incarnation of Christian ministry because the pastor can visit his recipients/clients where other professionals might not be able to visit for example, a dentist and an optician because the pastor is not seeking to make a profit (Pages 169-85). Oden also argues that visitation could be an opportunity for the pastor to discipline or admonish his flock. Herbert’s book is also in favour of personal visitation and Herbert would probably critique Oden’s book as the reason for the high decrease in the number of personal visitation done today. Herbert would also critique Oden for the lack of emphasy on corporate fellowship and fostering of