Alberta Mazat

Alberta Mazat is a marriage and family therapist in Loma Linda, California.

Articles by Alberta Mazat

Sex and the married pastor

September 1986

I am encouraged by MINISTRY'S request for an article dealing with sexuality and the pastor. At last it seems our church is able to use language and discuss topics that once seemed almost unblessed. It is good to know that finally we can talk…

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Abuse: confidentiality, reporting, and the pastor's role

November 1995

As Christians we are distressed at the increasing reports of family abuse and violence. And we should be! As members of God's family, we must take seriously His com mission to love one another.

But when we become aware of violence…

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Sex and the parsonage

January 2000

When I mentioned to a friend that I was writing an article on sexuality and the parsonage, she responded: "Sex and the parsonage! Is nothing sacred?"

"Does this mean," I replied, "that you don't think sexuality…

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