A standard work in seminaries and a reliable guide for clergy in many denominations for over thirty years, The Christian Pastor has been revised to include up-to-date research on the role of pastors in contemporary life. In examining today's changing ministry, Wayne Oats makes use of recent psychological interpretations, and at the same time preserves the biblical and theological emphases of earlier editions.
I read the older, second edition. Waiting on the third edition to come in the mail. Was a standard text for pastoral care class. Not reading the latest edition was an oversight on my part. I was well past the halfway mark when I realized this but I am going to have to do a side-by-side glance when I get a chance.