The Spiritual Narratives of Adoptive Parents ― Constructions of Christian Faith Stories and Pastoral Theological Implications

Fraser is a pastoral counselor and theologist affiliated with Freed-Hardeman U., and he is the father of three adopted children. He explains that while the social and psychological experiences associated with adoption have received considerable attention, this study takes on a neglected aspect. With the aim of contributing to both theoretical and practical considerations of pastoral care, he studies narratives of adoptive parents' spiritual experiences in a framework of canonical narrative theology. The study is not indexed. Annotation c2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Ryan Noel Fraser holds a BA in Bible and a Master’s in Ministry (from Freed-Hardeman University), he earned his MDiv (from Abilene Christian University), and his PhD in Pastoral Theology and Pastoral Counseling (from Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University). Dr. Fraser currently serves as Assistant Professor of Counseling in the graduate school at Freed-Hardeman University. He is also the preaching minister of the Bethel Springs Church of Christ. Dr. Fraser is a Certified Pastoral Counselor in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. He received a full stipend while studying at Brite Divinity School and recently received a faculty research award at FHU. His articles have appeared in the Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling and in New Wineskins.