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Journals

Association for Theological Field Education Newsletter. ATFE, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Journal of Supervision and Training Ministry. Chicago, Illinois.

Journal of the American Academy of Ministry. American Academy of Ministry, Jackson, TN.

Pastoral Psychology. Human Science Press, 72 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY.

The Journal of Pastoral Care. ACPE, Interchurch Center, New York, NY.

The Journal of Pastoral Counseling. Iona College, New Rochelle, NY.

Theological Education. Vandalia, Ohio.