The Wounded Healer

The Wounded Healer offers a new model for ministry that combines case studies and stories from different cultures and religious traditions. Henri Nouwen combines cultural analysis, psychological and religious insights to develop a balanced theology of service that begins with recognizing fundamental human woundedness. He emphasizes that woundedness can serve as a source of strength and healing when counseling others. Nouwen's approach to ministry includes analyzing sufferings of a suffering world, generation, person, and minister. This book is a thoughtful and insightful guide for anyone engaged in the service of others.