Christian Humanism?

Liked this Post by brian mclaren on 'Christian Humansim.'
We had a lecture the other day where they explained that, as social workers, we are to take a 'humanistic approach' when we work with clients. the philosophy is basically that you take a very positive stance, beliving that there is good in everyone and that good outcomes are possible (whatever gahstly past or present they are in)
As i said to a guy in our class who is also a church pastor 'they have just explained pastoral ministry but forgot to mention God!'
Leaving God out is a problem though - where does the energy to bring out the good come from if not from God? (whehter you believe he brings good implicitly ie he just does whether you ask him to or not! or whether you believe that you have to be explicit ie you have to mention Him and pray etc.)

also see my comment on a recent Jason Clarke blog (its a bit bleak, but it got something off my chest!)