Christ on the Psych Ward
Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Inspiration & Meditation, Pastoral Counseling
| Author: | David Finnegan-Hosey | ISBN: | 9780898690521 |
| Publisher: | Church Publishing Inc. | Publication: | March 17, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Church Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | David Finnegan-Hosey |
| ISBN: | 9780898690521 |
| Publisher: | Church Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | March 17, 2018 |
| Imprint: | Church Publishing |
| Language: | English |
• Applicable not just to those with mental health issues, but for churches and the church at large Christ on the Psych Ward is a series of reflections on the intersections among mental health, faith, and ministry. Beginning with his own experience, Finnegan- Hosey shares ways communities of faith can be present with those suffering from mental illness and crises. Weaving together personal testimony, theological reflection, and practical ministry experience, he offers a message of hope for those suffering and for friends and faith communities struggling to care for them. Ultimately, his journey of recovery and healing reveals the need for a theological understanding of a vulnerable God, important not solely for ministry with those with mental health struggles, but offering a hopeful vision forward for the church.
• Applicable not just to those with mental health issues, but for churches and the church at large Christ on the Psych Ward is a series of reflections on the intersections among mental health, faith, and ministry. Beginning with his own experience, Finnegan- Hosey shares ways communities of faith can be present with those suffering from mental illness and crises. Weaving together personal testimony, theological reflection, and practical ministry experience, he offers a message of hope for those suffering and for friends and faith communities struggling to care for them. Ultimately, his journey of recovery and healing reveals the need for a theological understanding of a vulnerable God, important not solely for ministry with those with mental health struggles, but offering a hopeful vision forward for the church.
