Spiritual growth through hospitalization and illness: patient literature as a means of ministry with the sick

John D Peterson

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Spiritual growth through hospitalization and illness: patient literature as a means of ministry with the sick

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MLA citation style (9th ed.)

John D Peterson. Spiritual Growth Through Hospitalization and Illness: Patient Literature As a Means of Ministry with the Sick. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/9c7b37a9-1c8b-4b29-bcec-850dd4a91746?locale=de.

APA citation style (7th ed.)

J. D. Peterson. Spiritual growth through hospitalization and illness: patient literature as a means of ministry with the sick. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/9c7b37a9-1c8b-4b29-bcec-850dd4a91746?locale=de

Chicago citation style (CMOS 17, author-date)

John D Peterson. Spiritual Growth Through Hospitalization and Illness: Patient Literature As a Means of Ministry with the Sick. Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/9c7b37a9-1c8b-4b29-bcec-850dd4a91746?locale=de.

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John D Peterson

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Traditionally, chaplains have helped patients use illness as opportunity for spiritual growth. Current trends, such as shorter hospital stays and pastoral staff reductions, impede such ministry. Seven brochures entitled 'The Search,' 'Faith,' 'Hope,' 'Love,' 'Emotions,' 'Waiting' and 'Power' were developed to facilitate patients' spiritual growth during hospitalization. The brochures, grounded in narrative and process theology, encourage patients to make their illness experiences part of their faith story. Their value was tested and affirmed through written surveys completed by former patients and others. Results point to their use as enhancers of, rather than substitutes for, pastoral caregivers in the hospital setting.

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