Pastoral Interventions: A Perceptive Ministry - Paperback

by Neville a. Kirkwood (Author)

In Pastoral Interventions, Dr. Neville Kirkwood brings his rich experience that spans many decades in pastoral care work to bear. The book will certainly be useful for professional caregivers, and relatives, or friends, of those in need of care. Having being a Hospital Chaplain for many years, Dr. Kirkwood uses his wealth of knowledge to deal in this book with questions regarding the health and well-being of the total person. These include: * Questions When In Crisis * Questions About Death * Dealing With Cancer * Managing Depression * Coronary Concerns * Spirituality and Well-being For several years the author has contributed a column of short stories to the "North Lakes Messenger" a local weekly magazine, and employs his excellent writing skills to make Pastoral Interventions amenable to reading and simply "eye-opening".

Author Biography

Dr. Neville Kirkwood lived on the edge of two Indian Forest Reserves when he served in cross-cultural mission for almost two decades. Another two decades was spent as a Hospital Chaplain retiring as President of the Australia College of Chaplains and Chairman of the Civil Chaplaincies Advisory Committee of New South Wales, a multi-faith chaplaincy consultative body representing Christian as well as other Faith Communities. In between these ministries he served in a pastoral role in two parish churches. He has published many other books.