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March 16, 2011 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Chaplain Links and Publications

Chaplain Links and Publications

Other Chaplaincy Links of Interest American Association of Pastoral Counselors AAPC is evolving into a more diverse professional organization serving within an increasingly complex world. Our members now represent a broader … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caregiver, Caregiving, Church Leader, Links, Medical Professional, What's New? Tagged With: chaplain jobs, chaplaincy, chaplian, Christianity, God, hospice chaplain, Mental Health, pastoral care, Religion and Spirituality, United States

March 3, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director 2 Comments

Providing Pastoral Care to Persons with Mental Illness & Their Family

Rev. Rose Anne Briotte, a psychiatric chaplain in Knoxville, TN, & a member of the Mental Health Ministries Advisory Committee, has put together a brochure on "Guidelines for Clergy: Providing Pastoral Care to Persons with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caregiver, Church Leader, Depression, Health News, Links, Medical Professional, Mental Illness, What's New? Tagged With: Christian, Depression, Health, Major depressive disorder, Mental Health, Ministries, Ministry, pastoral care

January 8, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Web Site Now Has Table of Contents

We are excited about all of the great articles, devotionals & more that we have now on our web site, but sometimes you may not be able to find exactly what you're looking for. If you have a key word, the best way is to click … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Links, What's New? Tagged With: chronic illness resouces, hopekeepers, Invisible Illness Week, pastoral care, Rest Ministries

January 8, 2010 by Lisa, RM Director Leave a Comment

Carved Dove is Perfect Comfort Gift

Carved Dove is Perfect Comfort Gift

This beautiful hand-carved dove is one of the newest items we have added to our Comfort Zone Bookstore. It is the design of Kathy Myers Nave who has lived with multiple sclerosis. The dove is similar to the much-loved … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caregiver, Depression, Friend Has Illness, HopeKeepers Resources, RM Shop E-flyers, Support Group Leader, What's New? Tagged With: pastoral care

November 1, 2009 by Lisa, RM Director 1 Comment

Christian & Interfaith Caregiver Resources

Stephen Ministries They offer courses & ministry systems to fit the needs of every congregation & adult education ministry. Lay caregivers (called Stephen Ministers) provide one-to-one Christian care to the bereaved, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caregiver, Caregiving, Friend Has Illness, Links, Parent of Ill or Disabled Child, Person w/ lll Spouse, What's New? Tagged With: Caregiver, Christian, Conditions and Diseases, Health, illness ministry, Medicine, pastoral care


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