Together Through the Storm: A Practical Guide to Christian Care
In our fallen world, episodes of sickness, suffering, and other trials are all too common. And the Bible's clear call for us to show Christian love and care means we know we shouldn't sit idly by while people around us go through these tough times. Yet our genuine concern for others is often hindered by valid fears—the fear of not knowing what to do or what to say; the fear of putting our foot in it and making things worse; or the fear that involvement may take us beyond our own personal resources. In Together Through the Storm, Sally Sims helps us overcome these fears by setting out clear biblical foundations and very practical guidance for Christian care that is based in the word of God and in Christian hope. Sally brings a tremendously useful mix of life experiences to this important book, including training and practice as a nurse, study in pastoral care and chaplaincy, extensive reading and research, years of coordinating and providing pastoral care in her church, and, of course, personally persevering through her own times of trial. Reading Together Through the Storm will help any Christian to develop in their ability to care for others, but it also provides a useful foundation for training a 'care team' in your church.
Publisher: Matthias Media
Type: Paperback
ISBN: 9781875245949
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Sally Sims is the Care Ministry Co-ordinator at Christ Church Anglican, St Ives (NSW), a position she’s held since 2009. She is married to Tim and they have two married daughters. Sally is the author of Together Through the Storm: A Practical Guide to Christian Care (Matthias Media 2016) and is currently studying for a Graduate Diploma of Divinity through Sydney Missionary and Bible College (SMBC). She holds a Masters Degree in Nursing, and previously worked as a Staff Nurse and Clinical Nurse Specialist in the UK, and Lecturer in Nursing at Catholic College, North Sydney.
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"I have searched high and low for a resource I can recommend on Christian care (sometimes called pastoral care). Many books point us to helpful Bible verses. But without the full story of the Bible - from creation to the curse to the work of Jesus to the new creation - they either end up with no place for grief and suffering, or offer only a shallow hope. Some books focus on the how - the dos and don’ts of caring for people - without exploring why Christians should care for others: what is our motivation and what is our end goal? Sally Sims brings all these elements together in one book. Together Through the Storm is an invaluable resource for every Christian. It ministered to me as an individual; it will help Christian leaders prepare for Word-based Christian care; and it will equip the body of Christ for every-member ministry." Carmelina Read, Dean of Women, Christ College, Sydney