It can be hard to know where to go for resources in learning how to be a better carer. Here is a list of books, articles, courses and flowcharts that might help you.
Books
- Jenny Brown and Lauren Errington (2019) Bowen Family Systems Theory in Christian Ministry: Grappling with theory and its application through a biblical lens, The Family Systems Institute & Practice.
- Jill McGilvray (2009), Godʼs Love in Action, Acorn Press.
- Nancy Guthrie (2016) What Grieving People Wish You Knew About What Really Helps (and What Really Hurts), Crossway.
- Scott Mehl (2020) Loving Messy People: The Messy Art of Helping One Another Become More Like Jesus, Shepherd Press
- John Patton (2005) Pastoral Care the Essential Guide, Abingdon Press.
- Phil Ryken (2012) Loving the Way Jesus Loves, Crossway.
- Sally Sims (2016) Together Through the Storm: A Practical Guide to Christian Care (second edition going to print in early June), Matthias Media.
- David Switzer (2000) Pastoral Care Emergencies, Fortress Press.
- Paul David Tripp (2002) Instruments in the Redeemerʼs Hands, P & R Publishing.
- Ed Welch (2015) Side by Side – Walking With Others in Wisdom and Love, Crossway.
- Ed Welch (2018), Caring for One Another, Crossway.
- Dr Louise Gosbell, Everyone Welcome: Accessible Church for All, Sydney Diocese
Articles
- Andrew Heard & Tony Payne, Pastoring: Leadership & Taking Heed, Reach Australia ebook
- Sarie King, “Disciple-Making Pastoral Care Within Small Groups”
- Dave McDonald, “Pastoral Care” (a series of 4 articles)
- Sally Sims, “Disciple-making Pastoral Care: Turning Everyday Pastoral Interactions into Disciple-making Opportunities”
Courses
- Christ Church St Ives Care Ministry course – 7 modules
- Systems in Ministry – Ministry modules, symposiums and supervision groups from The Family Systems Institute
- Anglicare Introductory Pastoral Care Course
- The Mental Health and Pastoral Care Institute
- Mary Andrews College Pastoral Care courses
- The Spiritual Care Series – Health Television Network
Podcasts
- The One Thing – Episodes 190-194 – a 4 part series on burnout
- Nancy Guthrie – 6 ways to make your church a safe place for sad people
Flowcharts
These are examples you might want to use for your own flowcharts.
