Pastoral Care in the Protestant Tradition

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Jeff Fisher, Martin I Klauber, John Woodbridge , Douglas a Sweeney

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Pickwick Publications
15 January 2026

Christianity; Protestantism & Protestant Churches; Christian social thought & activity

The primary responsibilities of a pastor include caring for the congregation and interpreting the Bible. Scott Manetsch has devoted his scholarly attention to these two essential aspects of pastoral care through numerous publications on the history of the pastoral office and the history of exegesis in the Reformation era. This Festschrift honoring him explores the practice of pastoral care across various branches of the Reformation, illustrating how different traditions and historical contexts shaped the ""care of souls."" The work is organized into two parts. The first examines numerous pastoral care practices within the German, Swiss, French, English, and Genevan Reformations, highlighting Protestant emphases on the word of God, catechesis, sacraments, fasting, authority, and compassion. The second part analyzes how reformers interpreted and applied biblical texts to seek guidance, wisdom, comfort, forgiveness, resilience, and consolation. Each essay celebrates Manetsch's important scholarly contributions and further expands our understanding of how Protestant leaders utilized Scripture to give and receive pastoral care in the Protestant tradition.

Afterword by: Douglas a Sweeney
Foreword by: John Woodbridge
Edited by: Jeff Fisher, Martin I Klauber
Imprint: Pickwick Publications
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 322g
ISBN: 9798385233618
Pages: 236
Publication Date: 15 January 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jeffrey A. Fisher is Professor of Theology at The Foundry, a ministry for competency-based theological education in West Michigan. He is ordained in the Christian Reformed Church in North America. Martin I. Klauber has taught church history and theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and Northern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Reviews for Pastoral Care in the Protestant Tradition

""This collection of ten essays in Reformation studies honoring Scott Manetsch admirably highlights many key themes of his own work: pastoral care, engagement with Scripture, and the enduring significance of the Reformation--highly recommended."" --Karin Maag, Director, H. Henry Meeter Center for Calvin Studies ""Pastoral Care in the Protestant Tradition is not only a wonderful resource for pastors, historians, theologians, and biblical interpreters, but it is a marvelous and well-deserved tribute to the life, ministry, teaching, and scholarship of Scott Manetsch. The thoughtful essays in this excellent volume, written by friends, colleagues, and former students, provide insightful looks at various Protestant traditions while connecting themes of church history, pastoral theology, and the high calling of the care of souls. John Woodbridge and Doug Sweeney add exclamation points with the opening and closing words for their longtime friend and colleague. Congratulations to Jeff Fisher and Martin Klauber for their fine oversight of this significant project!"" --David S. Dockery, President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary