The Compassionate Visitor: by Arthur H. BeckerAuthor: Arthur H. Becker |
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| Resources for Ministering to People Who Are Ill Here is practical help for anyone involved in congregational visitation ministry. Examples of actual hospital visits illustrate the basic "dos and dont's" of caring for patients' personal and spiritual needs. Whether you are just beginning or are sharpening your visitation skills, this book will be an invaluable resource in your ministry of hope and encouragement. Physical Info: 0.49" H x 7.8" L x 5.28" W (0.39 lbs) 125 pages Carton Quantity: 60 Publisher: Augsburg Fortress Publishers US SRP: $ 14.00 US Binding: Paperback Pub Date: January 1985 About the Author Arthur H. Becker has served as a pastor, hospital chaplain, supervisor of clinical pastoral education, and seminary professor of pastoral care. He is also the author of Ministry with Older Persons. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface 1. The Experience of Illness 2. Compassion, the Foundation of Care 3. The Art of Listening 4. The Hospital Visit 5. Prayer with the Sick 6. The Use of Scripture in Visiting 7. Worship Resources for Visiting 8. Ministry to the Dying A Patient's Bill of Rights Common Medical Terms For Further Reading Additional Information CPC Categories: - Christian Living | Practical Life | Grief, Suffering, Consolation Categories: - Death, Suffering & Consolation BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Life | General - Religion | Biblical Studies | General LC Subjects: - Church work with the sick Themes: Religious Orientation | Christian Theometrics | Mainline Dewey: 259.4 LCCN: 84028370 |
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