Overview

Never has there been a more important time for every church to have a parish nursing ministry to guide members through the murky waters of healthcare, but few know anything about it. Parish means church. Why now? Because you're needed! With a love for Jesus and people, any Christian nurse can become a parish nurse and guide his or her people through the problems that any church may encounter living in a fallen world: Depression Acute Illness Aging Parent Live Shooter Troubled Teen Natural Disasters COVID-19 Outbreak Through skills, spiritual gifts and nursing prayers, Jesus works through the Christian nurse to heal the body and soul. Written in the fire of the great pandemic, you'll learn what parish nursing is, how to become one and the simple A to Z steps to set up a ministry. If you're currently a parish nurse, you'll gain new, innovative ideas for enhancing your ministry. If you're a pastor or church leader, you'll learn the benefits of this ministry to spread the gospel when nurses meet the needs of hurting people. Dynamic parish nursing stories from around the world are peppered throughout. Whether your congregation is small or large- this Christian nursing book is your roadmap to get you started. You can develop a Christian nurse healthcare ministry too. It's easier than you think! ​​​​​​​Jennie Johnson, RN, PhD is a Lutheran parish nurse, professional speaker and writer who lives with her husband John in northern Idaho.

Full Product Details

9781737650300

Table of Contents

Reviews

Helping the Hurting is an inspiring book to help establish a healing ministry of Jesus Christ. This much-needed guidebook offers step-by-step directions on establishing the program in any church, of any size, in any location. The simple strategies provide a loving service that most pastors and congregants need and desire. A must read... LeAnn Thieman, author Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul Jennie Johnson's book would be very helpful for any congregation. She writes not from the Ivory Tower but from practical experience in our congregation. It is replete with information as how parish nurses can be masks of God, caring for the physical needs of God's people. Reverend Neil D. Bloom Helping the Hurting is an excellent resource with stories of parish nurses in a global pandemic, for which none had ever imagined nor by any educational program were adequately prepared. These parish nurses answered the call and truly have been the stereotypical Angels of Mercy as nurses have often been portrayed. Janice M. Spikes, PhD, RN, Editor of Parish Nursing Notes Although I've been a parish nurse for over thirty years and mentored many nurses, this book introduced me to parish nursing in a new and fresh way. It is my prayer that this manuscript becomes a resource available for inquiring, beginning, experienced parish nurses, pastors and church leaders who are considering what parish nurses offer. Marcia Schnorr, EdD, RN-BC, Director Church Ministries-Parish Nursing Educational Consultant and International Liaison, Lutheran Church, Missouri-Synod

"Helping the Hurting is an inspiring book to help establish a healing ministry of Jesus Christ. This much-needed guidebook offers step-by-step directions on establishing the program in any church, of any size, in any location. The simple strategies provide a loving service that most pastors and congregants need and desire. A must read... LeAnn Thieman, author Chicken Soup for the Christian Woman's Soul Jennie Johnson's book would be very helpful for any congregation. She writes not from the ""Ivory Tower"" but from practical experience in our congregation. It is replete with information as how parish nurses can be ""masks of God,"" caring for the physical needs of God's people. Reverend Neil D. Bloom Helping the Hurting is an excellent resource with stories of parish nurses in a global pandemic, for which none had ever imagined nor by any educational program were adequately prepared. These parish nurses answered the call and truly have been the stereotypical ""Angels of Mercy"" as nurses have often been portrayed. Janice M. Spikes, PhD, RN, Editor of Parish Nursing Notes Although I've been a parish nurse for over thirty years and mentored many nurses, this book introduced me to parish nursing in a new and fresh way. It is my prayer that this manuscript becomes a resource available for inquiring, beginning, experienced parish nurses, pastors and church leaders who are considering what parish nurses offer. Marcia Schnorr, EdD, RN-BC, Director Church Ministries-Parish Nursing Educational Consultant and International Liaison, Lutheran Church, Missouri-Synod"

Author Information

"Jennie Johnson, RN-BC, PhD was awarded a PhD in nursing from Loyola University, Chicago, in 2012 studying how to help people successfully change harmful behaviors. She is a registered nurse with a vast experience in caring for cardiovascular patients in critical care and telemetry units. Jennie counseled thousands of patients to make healthier behavior choices and created a variety of highly regarded health related educational programs. Her audiences ranged in age from elementary school children, teenagers, adults and corporations. She taught the Kaplan National Council Licensure Examination RN prep course in nursing schools throughout the Northwest. In 2017 she was the American Heart Association, Spokane, Go Red for Women keynote speaker and appeared on a local PBS program Health Matters, Heart Health. Her first book, ""Wake Up Call 911: It's Time to Reduce Your Risk for A Heart Attack and Stroke"" was published in 2015. A Spanish translation was released in May of 2020. Jennie and her husband John are co-founders of Living for A Healthy Heart, LLC and live in northern, Idaho. The verse that guides her life is, ""but seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well"" (Matthew 6:33). Currently, she serves as a volunteer parish (church) nurse in a small congregation in northern Idaho. She believes that every church has a caring nurse who could serve in this role. Why now? Because the healing voice and touch of a caring Christian nurse is desperately needed. If you would like more information on becoming a volunteer parish nurse, a speaking engagement or questions, please contact Jennie. God bless you on your journey into parish nursing. He will be with you every step of the way. Website and Blog ""A Nurse's Voice"" at jenniejohnsonrn.com or email: ask@jenniejohnsonrn.com"

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available