Billings, Alan
Dying and Grieving
- ISBN 13:
- 9780281055265
- author:
- Billings, Alan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- SPCK
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2002
- Pages:
- 176
- Dimensions:
- 138mm X 216mm
- Genre:
- Christian ministry & pastoral activity
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Dying and Grieving: A Guide to Pastoral Ministry by Alan Billings is a thought-provoking exploration of how Christianity can address death in today's secular society. This book sets the context for pastoral practice, examining changes in Britain over the past fifty years and providing insights from social history, sociology, psychology, and theology. Through a combination of theoretical text and personal stories, Billings offers practical guidance for those involved in or training for pastoral ministries. The result is a fresh contribution to pastoral practice today, one that encourages readers to reflect on how they might respond to the difficult issues that arise in their own ministry. By exploring the intersection of faith and death, this book provides a valuable resource for anyone seeking to support others through the grieving process.