• An accessible entry-level textbook on Pastoral Theology fills a gap in the market. • Margaret Whipp is well-connected and well-respected in the field of pastoral theology and has access to a wide range of relevant networks. • Pastoral Theology is a key area of study for all preparing for ministry. • Margaret Whipp is an experienced teacher of Pastoral Studies and the material in the book has been road-tested successfully with students in residential and non-residential settings.