The Lay Pastoral Worker's Hospital Handbook

As Christians, each of usclergy and lay alikehas a unique call toministry. In many denominations today, lay people are responding to thiscall by tending to the spiritual needs of those who are sick and dying.Here is a practical guide to the art of hospital visitation for trainedlay workers, written by a hospital chaplain with nearly 20 years'experience. With Jesus as theological model for lay workers in theirministry, the author presents practical approaches to hospital visits,with guidelines on such topics as awareness of patient needs,ministering in times of crisis, and the place of prayer in the hospitalvisit. In addition, lay workers will find a selection of prayers tooffer in a variety of circumstances.

In a handy format that fits easily into pocket or purse, The Lay Pastoral Worker's Hospital Handbook is the perfect guide and companion for those who minister to the sick.