How to Start Counseling: Building the Counseling Program in the Local Church

The book is a hardcover edition with a worn dust jacket exhibiting minor edge tears. The binding remains intact, and the pages are clean with no inscriptions or library markings. Overall, the book is in good condition considering its publication year.

"How to Start Counseling: Building the Counseling Program in the Local Church" by William E. Hulme, published by Abingdon Press in 1955, is a significant work in the field of religious counseling. This hardcover edition, printed in New York and Nashville, offers insights into developing effective counseling programs within local church settings. William E. Hulme, a respected figure in pastoral psychology, provides a practical guide for church leaders seeking to enhance their community support structures. This edition is particularly valuable for its historical perspective on counseling practices in mid-20th-century America. The book's relevance endures for those interested in religious studies and community program development. The dust jacket shows signs of wear, with minor edge tears, typical for a book of this age.