The Pastor and the Patient: A Practical Guidebook for Hospital Visitation

Middleton, David

ISBN 10: 0687303524 / ISBN 13: 9780687303526

Edité par ABNDP - Abingdon Press, 1992

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The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: The Pastor and the Patient: A Practical Guidebook for Hospital Visitation
• Éditeur: ABNDP - Abingdon Press
• Date de parution: 1992
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 0687303524
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9780687303526
• Reliure: Paperback
• État de l'article: Very Good

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Synopsis

After establishing a sound theological understanding of pastoral visitation, the authors examine the theological and ethical homework that the pastor must do as preparation for effectively doing hospital ministry. Concluding chapters deal with the patient's needs, the pastor's spiritual resources, the pastoral visit, and continued pastoral care after hospitalization. Key Benefits: Helps pastors understand the hospital context/culture; Helps pastors deal with defense mechanisms of patients; Helps pastors recognize the healing functions of guiding, healing, and substaining; Helps pastors identify and utilize local resources within the hospital; Explains appropriate use of spiritual resources such as prayer, confession, and communion in the hospital sick room; Helps pastors and leaders to look inward at personal anxiety in the midst of illness

À propos de l?auteur

Kent D. Richmond is Chaplain at Coronary Intensive Care. He is a frequent speaker for clergy retreats and pastor schools.