Article Cultural Diversity Pastoral Care Interdisciplinary

The Economies of Pentecost: Postcolonial Reflections on Pastoral Care, Healing, and Christian Worship

An annotated research guide from the field of practical theology, focusing on pastoral care and the African American experience
Article Pastoral Care

The Worshiping Community and Healing from Moral Injury

An abbreviated version of Duane Kelderman’s opening presentation at a Soul Repair Center conference for church leaders held Feb. 8, 2013 in Fort Worth, Texas
Audio Psalms/Scripture Preaching

With Healing in His Wings: Preaching Luke’s Gospel of Justice and Wholeness

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Workshop
Video Faith Formation Music/Song Cultural Diversity

Music at Morehouse: Cultural Healing and Prophetic Witness

A conversation on formation, music, witness, and healing
Article Pastoral Care Faith Formation Intergenerational

Kristi Holmberg on Hope for Healing the Earth

Like many young adults, Kristi Holmberg is keenly aware of inheriting an earth damaged by previous generations. However, rather than despair or turn cynical, she began during college to connect with Christians who are working toward a just and sustainable future.
Video Pastoral Care Planning Worship

From Hurt to Healing to Hope: Worship, Prayer, and Pastoral Responses to Infertility, Miscarriage, and Stillbirth

2020 Symposium on Worship | Seminar
Hands by Elizabeth Steele Halstead, can be used for bulletins or on large screen displays
Article Pastoral Care Cultural Diversity Interdisciplinary

Trauma-Informed Congregations and Worship: Being Made Whole

Becoming a trauma-informed congregation means helping people learn, talk, and grieve about what happened to them. Worship can provide a safe space for people to nurture trusting relationships and accept God's healing grace.
Article Faith Formation Visual Arts Cultural Diversity

Szabina Sztojka on the Ministry of Reconciliation

Christians sometimes believe that because God forgives our sins, we should always appear happy and should not talk about pain and anger. But Christians involved in the Healing Hearts, Transforming Nations ministry of reconciliation explain how inviting the Holy Spirit to surface our wounds can eventually lead us to see more facets of God’s glory.
Publication Architecture Visual Arts Interdisciplinary

Jesus as Healer

This 20-page booklet contains eight meditations on "Jesus as Healer" based on New Testament healing stories. The booklet is designed to be used for personal devotions or as part of a group Bible study.
Najla Kassab
Podcast Pastoral Care

Najla Kassab on God's Healing Grace in Beirut During COVID-19 and Beyond

In this episode, Najla Kassab, ordained minister in the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon and president of the World Communion of Reformed Churches, speaks with Maria Cornou about the fear and sadness that COVID-19 brought to the Lebanon and the healing power of God's grace through worship and new ways of seeing injustice and being community for Christians in the Middle East.