Steyn, Tobias Hertzog van ReenenMasango, Maake J.S.2012-05-232012-05-232012-05-07Steyn, T.H. & Masango, M.J., 2012, ‘Generating hope in pastoral care through relationships’, HTS Teologiese Studies/Theological Studies 68(1), Art. #957, 7 pages. http://dx.DOI.org/ 10.4102/hts.v68i1.9570259--9422 (print)2072-8050 (online)10.4102/hts.v68i1.957http://hdl.handle.net/2263/18852This article is an adaptation of Tobias Steyn’s PhD dissertation, undertaken within the Department of Practical Theology at the University of Pretoria, as supervised by Prof. Maake Masango.This article concerned itself with the notion of Christian hope, in the midst of suffering, where this hope will find its energy from within a relationship with God and his people. Hope in God finds its substance from our past, our present and our future relationship with God. Because of this relationship, Christian hope urges caregivers and care seekers into action, enabling them to resist evil and bringing liberation in suffering.en© 2012. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS OpenJournals. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.Christian hopeHope -- Religious aspects -- ChristianityPastoral careChurch work with the bereavedSuffering -- Religious aspects -- ChristianityInterpersonal relationsArticle