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Contents

Acknowledgment
Introduction

Part I: Evaluation of the Need for a Psycho-Social Support System
1: The Psycho-Social Need for a Support System
2: Theological Reflections on the Concept of Support
3: The Current State of Support Systems for the Seventh-day Adventist Ministry

Part II: Designs for a Potential Psycho-Social Support System
4: A Review of Existing Support Resources
5: A Design for a Psycho-Social Support System for Pastors of the SDA Church in North America


Appendices and Bibliography
Appendix A: Stress and Burn-Out Inventories
Appendix B: Selected Counsels of Ellen G. White that Relate to Support and Ministers
Appendix C: Information on “The Support System of Local Church Pastors” Questionnaire
Appendix D: Addresses for Resources of Support

Bibliography