AS National Advisor to the Eldership, Sheilah Steven considers practical issues, organisation, self care and sensitivity to help you demonstrate the love of God in the best way you can. Arguable, pastoral care is the most important function of the body of Christ: 'By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another' (John 13.35).

What is pastoral care? What part does visiting play? What qualities are necessary for the practice of pastoral care? What resources are available to church visitors? How can visitors meet the needs of those visited? These are just some of the questions addressed in this timely, sensitive and instructive book. Practical Caring will be of use to the church for many years to come,