Pastoral Visitation

by Nancy J. Gorsuch (Editor)

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.

94 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1999

Reviews

[Rev. Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is on the suggested reading list for a Winter mester course at Brite Divinity, "Pastoral Care in Congregations" - a quick, interesting read, full of good tips about being effective in making visits to parishioners - the author's main premise is that Pastoral Care is not solely the role of the pastor, but is instead the responsibility of the entire church.--From the publisher: 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.