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ss triple helix - winter 2014,  Inspiring hope: Helping churches to care for the sick

Inspiring hope: Helping churches to care for the sick


Dr Jane Bates
  • EMMS International, 2014, Pb 76pp, Free PDF from emms.org or hard copy £5, ISBN 9780992661908
  • Review by Mhoira Leng, palliative care consultant, Makerere University, Uganda

This helpful, practical and innovative book encourages churches to engage more fully and effectively in palliative care. The introduction reminds us 'We are called to build God's kingdom, spreading Jesus Christ's good news of love, forgiveness, salvation and hope, through the power of God's Spirit at work among us'.

The book has an African focus where up to 40% of healthcare is provided by faith-based organisations. While most relevant to a sub-Saharan African setting, it also has important messages and resources for churches everywhere. The author, Dr Jane Bates (a CMF member), demonstrates her experience of working in Malawi as a palliative care physician and also draws on many examples of church engagement.

The book was commissioned by EMMS, which, along with others, is promoting and supporting palliative care based on Christian values. Inspiring Hope covers the background to palliative care, outlines the source of our inspiration as Christian communities to engage and provides relevant stories, practical resources and helpful references. I recommend this as a tool to empower the Christian community to address the twin imperatives of seeking justice for the vulnerable and reaching out with compassion and a message of hope; being the love of Christ in this world.

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