Pastoral Visitation

by Nancy J. Gorsuch

Overview

Clergy, students of pastoral care, and lay visitation volunteers will find Nancy Gorsuch an effective guide in developing an intentional, proactive program of pastoral visitation in the local church. To increase the pastoral visitor's positive experiences of effectiveness, the author presents basic "how to" information in a straightforward manner characterized by vivid illustrations and case studies. The book provides a theological basis for pastoral visitation and goes on to explore the types and purposes of visitation, preparation and resources, training and basic helping skills, assessment and follow-up, and methods of sustaining pastoral visitation as a means of building a caring community of faith.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780800631901
Publisher:	1517 Media
Publication date:	11/10/1999
Series:	Creative Pastoral Care and Counseling
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	94
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Nancy Gorsuch is Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University.

Table of Contents

Going to See — An Act of Ministry

Witnessing to Faith — A Theology of Visitation

Equipping for Care — Skills for Visitation

Leading the Conversation — Pastoral Influence in Dialog

Offering Care and Inviting Ministry — Guidelines for Visitation

Fostering Caring Community — A Long Range Plan for Visitation