Spiritual Care First Aid: An All-Hands Approach for Church and Community

Cody J. Sanders argues that spiritual care is inherently cultivated in every vibrant community—congregations and otherwise—and that every community member contributes to providing care for others. However, many congregation and community members lack confidence in their caring skills. In Spiritual Care First Aid, Sanders provides an accessible introduction to spiritual care characterized by mutuality, empathy, and compassion.

Recognizing that not everyone is a clinician, Sanders provides in...