Pastoral
Care
Diocese of Eastern Michigan
Ministries Resource Center
Subject:
Congregational/Leadership Development
Topic: Pastoral Care
The
following items are located at the Diocesan Center, Saginaw:
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Introduction
to Pastoral Care William V. Arnold, Westminster John Knox Press;
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 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. Appendix
includes a bibliography and a list of websites to visit on this topic. Christian Caregiving: a Way of Life Kenneth C.
Haugk, Augsburg Publishing; 1984 Christian Caregiving Leaders Guide Kenneth C. Haugk
& William J. McKay, Augsburg; 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 Michigan Nursing Homes, 2005 Edition Health Care
Assoc of MI, et al; 2005 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, New York NY; 1982 Sub-titled The
Psychology and Spirituality of Pastoral Care, it encourages taking care
of the whole person-body, mind, and spirit; includes background information,
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, and summaries of
information See
also: Sacraments/Bible/Prayer
Death and Grief Faithful Living, Faithful Dying ECUSA-End of Life Taskforce from 72nd
G C, Morehouse; 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. |
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For more information or to borrow a
particular item, contact Marnie Bash,
Coordinator,