Pastoral

For anyone seeking an accessible introduction to Christian pastoral care, this short guide offers a practical introduction to caring for congregations and communities. It includes: - A brief exploration of the Biblical and theological background of pastoral care.

Dementia is experienced in different forms, in different ways and is coped with differently by different people, but with nearly 10 million new cases every year, it is something many people face. It’s tough on those with the disease, but it is also incredibly hard for the loved ones around them. Karen Martin’s story about her friend Kathleen, however, is overwhelmingly one of love and persistence.

The written reflections are combined with a selection of Jenny's beautiful paintings to help as you navigate your own journey through grief. This book will also help those who want to support others who are grieving.

Badger is so old that he knows he must soon die, so he does his best to prepare his friends. When he finally passes away, they are grief-stricken, but one by one they remember the special things he taught them during his life. By sharing their memories, they realise that although Badger is no longer with them physically, he lives on through his friends.

The fully revised new edition of Katharine Hill's wise and encouraging book on parenting in the digital world. A lifeline for parents and carers, this book offers practical advice on screen time and social media, as well as cyberbullying, grooming and pornography, for children in a post-pandemic world.

There has never been a more important time to find meaningful and acceptable ways of passing on faith from one generation to the next. Part of this privilege and responsibility lies with grandparents who live authentic Christian lives. They can be the vital link between the gospel and the faith of a younger generation.

16 stories from the Bible are skilfully retold with just the right amount of drama, suspense and awe - perfect for a shared story!'

Wherever you are on your faith journey, you can help your child meet and know God, and however young your child is, God loves them and has promises for them.

Out of the experience of the pandemic comes this book by popular author John Cox to help us keep spiritually healthy. Contains exercises and reflections to engage with in difficult times.

In 'It's Okay Not to Be Okay', she helps you overcome the same old rut of struggles and pain by changing the way you think about God, yourself, and your everyday life. She shares practical, doable, daily strategies that will help you move forward one step at a time, knowing God will never let you down.

Throughout the book John shares life-changing testimonies, sound teaching and clear practical suggestions for encountering God. This is valuable resource for anyone wanting to find more of God's love for individuals seeking healing and those praying for others.

52 sessions to share Christ-centred fun and fellowship with the oldergeneration .

This well-established and accessible text has been completely revised in this expanded fifth edition. Each chapter has been updated, often extensively, to reflect current thinking, and an important new chapter on death, dying and bereavement has been added.

Why Love Matters explains why loving relationships are essential to brain development in the early years, and how these early interactions can have lasting consequences for future emotional and physical health. This second edition follows on from the success of the first, updating the scientific research, covering recent findings in genetics and the mind/body connection, and including a new chapte

God In Fragments aims to equip those engaged in or preparing for ministry to people with dementia. It explores the theological and spiritual challenges of dementia, suggests practical ways to help those living with dementia participate in worship, and offers a wide range of prayers and worship outlines.

This accessible and practical book helps readers to come to a full understanding of eating disorders and the various stages involved in recovery.

First Steps' is a series of short, affordable self-help on a range of key topics.

The first book on self-harm written for parents by parents. Are you concerned that your child may be self-harming? Are you wondering what to do for the best? Do you need more information and help? If so, this is the book for you.

In this vital and timely book, Dr Bex Lewis shows us how to empower young people to get the best out of new technology and to avoid it's dangers. For most parents, teachers and youth workers, getting to grips with new technology is a huge challenge - Twitter, Facebook, blogging, chat rooms, email, the internet and beyond - and as technology changes and young people grasp it faster than the older g

In this comprehensive introduction, GP Simon Atkins looks at the heart, how it works, and what the common malfunctions are, covering the common symptoms, causes, specific investigations, treatment and outlook.