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.

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.

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

How do you turn your struggles into strengths? Beloved Bible teacher and powerful communicator, Sheila Walsh, teaches readers how the daily spiritual practices of confession, meditation on God’s Word, and prayer result in fresh freedom in Christ.

Women often pack their lives with family, friends, and faithful service, yet still end up feeling empty and unfulfilled. In Walk It Out, Tricia Goyer demonstrates to women that walking out the mandates of Scripture allows God to spark passion and mission within them.

A biblical framework for understanding mental illness and helping the mentally ill. It Synthesises the relevant biblical material with our scientific understanding of mental illness.

Worshipping With Dementia: Meditations, scriptures and prayers for sufferers and carers. This practical book explains how Christians can care spiritually for people who may not be able to show their response. Often dementia hides the person from us, but never from God.

Worry is an extremely common yet unchallenged problem, and many people don't know how to practically stop worrying, even if they know they need to.

Love, Loss and Loneliness is a grounded, moving look at grief, how people deal with it (or don't), and where help can be found. Both inclusive and insightful, it reminds all of us that falling in love will sooner or later mean becoming acquainted with grief. Love, Loss and Loneliness is full of self-deprecating humour and extremely moving testimonies.

Small new Christian communities created by pioneer ministers, both lay and ordained, are popping up everywhere - on housing estates, in community centres, schools, cafes, among different age groups and in numerous other contexts beyond the local church.

Want to be freed from the past? Joyce Meyer's insightful and compassionate book gives you the tools to unshackle yourself from the past by learning to forgive, leaving you free to live in God's love and in healthy relationships with those around you.

This simple book offers Bible verses and poems of hope and comfort, and short items of information, support and advice about dementia. Each is accompanied by a suggested prayer.

All of us experience anxiety at some time. It can be useful in helping us rise to a challenging situation. With some people, the fear goes far beyond what the situation requires. Instead of sharpening our responses, it becomes disabling. This is anxiety disorder. It’s commoner than you might think. One in ten of the population will suffer from it at some point. It can have a serious effect o

Bringing together words of warmth across a range of subjects and situations, these timeless prayer collections can be used for both personal and group prayer and provide a wealth of resources.