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.

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.

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.

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.

One in six children now struggle with mental health. Is yours one of them?

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

'Prayers & Promises for Grief and Loss' incorporates more than 70 themes to help you receive the assurance, peace, strength, and comfort found in the promises of God's Word.

A practical read that will help those caring for their elderly relative or friend Professional carer - it's almost a contradiction in terms.

In this book, Jim McManus and Stephanie Thornton take an honest look at every aspect of old age. They show how, far from being a time of loss of health, the vigour of youth, the occupations which have been the basis of our identity, of those we love, and possibly even our mental faculties, it is instead one of God¹s most wonderful gifts.

Until relatively recently a Church of England funeral was the default option of the majority of the British population. This is no longer the case. Today, in some urban areas, secular or humanist funerals now account for 40% of funerals.

Here is a booklet helping children who are grieving the death of a friend, family member or someone they know. It compassionately seeks to address some of their questions, while comforting them with the truth of the Bible.

Dementian is one of the most feared diseases in Western society today. Some have even gone so far as to suggest euthanasia as a solution to the perceived indignity of memory loss and the disorientation that accompanies it.

In this unique book, Wanda Nash, a well-established writer on spirituality in her late seventies, reflects on growing old with faith and a positive spirit.

Pastoral Supervision is increasingly sought out by people working in ministry. It offers a safe space to reflect theologically and constructively on pastoral experience.

This essential new companion from the author of the much-praised Spiritual Direction will help anyone in pastoral care master an essential skill: hearing and speaking from a spiritual perspective. A comprehensive and practical handbook, it includes:

The Art of Healing Prayer aims to help both clergy and laity to develop a greater understanding of those who come seeking healing, and to become skilled in praying for such people biblically, imaginatively and sensitively.