title: Trinity, polyphony and pastoral relationships.
abstract: The author explores the Christian doctrine of the Trinity to shed light on the nature of the pastoral ministry. Using the trinitarian term, "polyphony" (David Cunningham) for this purpose, he explicates unity and difference as key polyphonic categories in the doctrine of the Trinity. The author suggests that the polyphonic notes sounded by pastoral caregivers are toughness and tenderness, woundedness and health, wisdom and folly, and communion, nearness and distance.
authors.affiliation: University of Queensland, School of History, Philosophy, Religion and Classics, Forgam Smith Building, St. Lucia, Brisbane Q4072, Australia.
authors.forename: Neil Francis
authors.initials: NF
authors.lastname: Pembroke
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D010327:Pastoral Care; D012067:Religion