A practical, hands on book that all in pastoral ministry should read. This book will help ordained and lay members of the church to be more confident and better equipped in pastoral skills.

Young Bill is enjoying life: he's got a good home, enjoys playing for the school football team and has every chance of being noticed by the local club. Just at the crucial moment, tragedy strikes and his entire life is changed.

Alice looks back over her father’s illness, the good times when he was well enough to play computer with her and take her swimming; the bad times when the house seemed to smell of hospitals and she was afraid to go upstairs. Wandering in the garden, she relives the roller coaster of grief and emotio... (more)

Those who have experienced the death of someone close will find themselves on a journey through grief and loss.This book provides signposts to guide and aid the bereaved on their journey. Bill Merrington is an experienced Anglican priest and counselor and here he offers useful, supportive and pr... (more)