Worship as Pastoral Care
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"Worship as Pastoral Care" is a theological work by William H. Willimon that explores how Christian worship functions as a primary context for pastoral ministry, healing, and congregational care.
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| Worship as Pastoral Care canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Worship as Pastoral Care Context triple: [William H. Willimon, notableWork, Worship as Pastoral Care]
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Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum
Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum is a Roman Catholic liturgical book that provides the official prayers and rites for the anointing of the sick and the administration of Holy Communion to the dying.
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Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry
Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry is an influential ecumenical document that articulates common theological understandings of key Christian sacraments and church offices among diverse denominations.
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The Church as Communion
The Church as Communion is a key Anglican–Roman Catholic ecumenical document that explores the nature of the Church as a community of believers united in faith, sacraments, and mission.
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The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church
"The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church" is the central theme of the 2008 Synod of Bishops that inspired Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic exhortation *Verbum Domini* on Scripture’s role in Catholic faith and practice.
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The Social Concern of the Church
The Social Concern of the Church is the official English title of Pope John Paul II’s 1987 encyclical *Sollicitudo rei socialis* on Catholic social teaching and global development.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Worship as Pastoral Care Target entity description: "Worship as Pastoral Care" is a theological work by William H. Willimon that explores how Christian worship functions as a primary context for pastoral ministry, healing, and congregational care.
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A.
Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum
Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum is a Roman Catholic liturgical book that provides the official prayers and rites for the anointing of the sick and the administration of Holy Communion to the dying.
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B.
Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry
Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry is an influential ecumenical document that articulates common theological understandings of key Christian sacraments and church offices among diverse denominations.
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C.
The Church as Communion
The Church as Communion is a key Anglican–Roman Catholic ecumenical document that explores the nature of the Church as a community of believers united in faith, sacraments, and mission.
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D.
The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church
"The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church" is the central theme of the 2008 Synod of Bishops that inspired Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic exhortation *Verbum Domini* on Scripture’s role in Catholic faith and practice.
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E.
The Social Concern of the Church
The Social Concern of the Church is the official English title of Pope John Paul II’s 1987 encyclical *Sollicitudo rei socialis* on Catholic social teaching and global development.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian theology book
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non-fiction book ⓘ theological book ⓘ |
| arguesThat |
Christian worship is a primary context for pastoral care
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liturgy embodies the church’s ministry of healing ⓘ pastoral care is a communal rather than purely individual activity ⓘ the structure of worship shapes the caring life of the congregation ⓘ |
| author | William H. Willimon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
congregational models of care
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integration of liturgy and pastoral counseling ⓘ understanding of worship as a healing practice ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
the Eucharist as an act of healing and reconciliation
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the formative power of corporate worship ⓘ the importance of preaching for pastoral care ⓘ the integration of worship and pastoral ministry ⓘ the pastoral significance of the church year ⓘ the role of the congregation in mutual care ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
healing in Christian worship
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how worship addresses human suffering ⓘ the church as a caring community ⓘ the communal nature of Christian care ⓘ the pastoral function of liturgy ⓘ the relationship between preaching and care ⓘ the role of worship in pastoral ministry ⓘ the sacraments as means of pastoral care ⓘ |
| hasGenre |
liturgical studies
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pastoral theology ⓘ practical theology ⓘ |
| hasInfluenced |
contemporary pastoral care theory
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liturgical approaches to pastoral ministry ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
Christian worship leaders
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pastoral caregivers ⓘ pastors ⓘ seminary students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
Christian worship
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congregational care ⓘ liturgical theology ⓘ pastoral care ⓘ pastoral ministry ⓘ practical theology ⓘ |
| theologicalPerspective | mainline Protestant ⓘ |
| theologicalTradition | Methodist theology NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedIn |
seminary courses on pastoral care
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seminary courses on practical theology ⓘ seminary courses on worship ⓘ |
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