Pastoral
Care
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject: Congregational/Leadership
Development
Topic: Pastoral Care
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New Introduction
to Pastoral Care William V. Arnold, Westminster John Knox Press,
Philadelphia PA; 1982 This book focuses on the theology and
practice of pastoral care, looking at some background information before
turning to specific places calling for pastoral care. Basic Types of Pastoral Care and Counseling Howard Clinebell, Abingdon Press,
Nashville TN; 1984 17 chapters, 430 pgs An Episcopalian Answers Question about Health Ministry and Parish
Nursing Jean Denton, 2005 This pamphlet answers the frequently asked
questions about establishing and developing a health ministry in a
congregation. It is straightforward with information about who to contact for
more information. God in the Flesh Jean Denton, Morehouse Publishing, Harrisburg
PA; 2005 The
book provides background information, theology, and poetry to help us
understand the need for paying attention to the physical needs and health of
our congregations as well as the spiritual needs. There are essays by several
different authors, and each chapter has reflective/discussion questions for
individuals and for groups. The appendix includes a bibliography and a list
of websites to visit on this topic. Christian Caregiving: a Way of Life Kenneth C.
Haugk, Christian Caregiving Leaders Guide Kenneth C. Haugk
& William J. McKay, Augsburg Publishing; 1986 This is a 10 week course of study to help
church members build community among themselves and reach out with Christian
caring and healing skills Consumer Guide to This guide, put together by several health
care organizations in the state, shows how to select nursing home care, gives
a checklist for visiting a place, talks about paying, and then lists by
county all the homes throughout the state. A significant help to those
seeking long term care for a loved one.
Prophetic Ministry
Morton T. Kelsey,
Crossroad, Sub-titled The Psychology and Spirituality of Pastoral Care, it
encourages taking care of the whole person-body, mind, and spirit; includes
background information, then speaks of specific counseling situations. Listening and Caring Skills in Ministry John Savage, Abingdon Press Practical advice on developing listening skills for use in ministry;
places for trying skills, and summaries of information. See also: Sacraments/Bible/Prayer Death and Grief Faithful Living, Faithful Dying ECUSA-End of
Life Taskforce from 72nd General Convention, Morehouse Publishing;
2000 Information gathered by the Taskforce, and
their reflections on it, to assist individuals, congregations, and the Church
to untangle the thicket of ethical, theological, pastoral, and policy
concerns caused by medical advances which sustain life and prolong dying. Binder A collection of articles, pamphlets, and information about death,
burial, and grief Includes: Final
Acts Forward Movement
Publications, About options and costs for funerals |
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