Resources

Readers of Caring Connections are invited to contribute any resources of interest to Pastoral Care. Examples of such resources include rituals, best practices modules, clinical pathways, devotional materials, and any other piece that may be of interest to Pastoral Care Providers. Caring Connections will form an online Library of such materials for the benefit of readers.

Rev. Fred Reklau has recently published an exciting book entitled "Partners in Care." Martin Marty penned the foreward for the book. The book description reads,

"The needs for and the benefits of holistic health care—care that extends to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of individuals—have been well known for 2,500 years or so. But still, to quote the late Rodney Dangerfield, some caregivers "don't get no respect." Fred Reklau is out to change that with this book, offered as an exploration of the synergies possible among those who care for persons. In the 1980s he wrote the theses that formed the core of this book. Since then they have helped many, in groups and singly, to see their work in a new light. Chaplains, pastors, parish nurses, lay caregivers, hospice workers—all will rejoice to read this heartfelt plea to elevate them to equal status with the vital care-giving services performed by physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other members of the medical professions. "

Fred has shared a precis of the book in the form of "Theses on Care and Healing." To download the Theses CLICK HERE

To see the book, visit the publisher's website, www.wipfandstock.com. Under "Our Divisions," click on "Resource Publications." Then scroll down to search for Partners in Care. A link is there to order the book for $15.20, 20% off the $19.00 retail price. Shipping by UPS Ground and handling are added. If you want five or more copies, however. A 40% discount is offered - $11.40 each, plus shipping and handling - in those quantities, but only if ordered by e-mail at orders@wipfandstock.com, by phone at 541-344-1528, or by fax at 541-344-1506.

Hymn Resource Submitted by Bill Dexheimer Pharris
Suggestions for printing: This hymn resource is formatted in large print for an 8.5 by 11 inch page. For a regular print, fold-over, stapled booklet (8.5 by 5.5 inch), first print a master copy of this pdf file, then photocopy using the 4 in 1 Booklet/Booklet Creation function. For durability and better appearance, print the cover separately, using a different color and/or heavier weight card stock.

Dad's Story Submitted by Ronald Besel. A Story about the last years of a Lutheran Chaplain, Rev. Harold Besel. The story demonstrates the connective power of spiritual music.

Slowing Down to the Speed of Faith, a reflection by Erv Brese drawn from a presentation given at the recent Zion Conference.

Correction to article in Summer 2006 issue "The Chaplain and Labor Relations"