A clergy guide to end-of-life issues
By: Martha R. Jacobs.
Publisher: Pilgrim Press
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Cleveland
Language: eng
Number of pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9780829818598
Subjects: Death -- Religious aspects -- Christianity; Terminally ill -- Pastoral counseling of; Church work with the terminally ill
Description: Jacobs, an ordained minister and a hospital chaplain for over 11 years, recognized in the ministerial profession a serious need for and lack of one comprehensive collection of tools to help both new and seasoned clergy guide congregants and their families through end-of-life issues. Gathering her experiences, skills, and insights, she developed the definitive death and dying resource for clergy and pastoral counselors.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p.         ).
Table of contents: title: Why are we afraid to die?; title: Legal issues; title: Medical issues; title: Miracles and cures; title: Our own demons; title: Preparing for the end of life; title: Working with congregations; title: Knowing the options; title: Focusing on transformation.