When Faith is Tested

When a religious caregiver visits a person who is suffering and dying or who is grieving a tragic death, questions arise concerning faith in God's goodness and power.This book deals with the pastor's preparation to deal with personal and cosmic issues of suffering and justice. Zurheide includes suggestions for conducting conversations with the dying.

Jeffry R. Zurheide was Pastor of Wilton Baptist Church in Wilton, Connecticut. A former hospital chaplain, he held the D.Min. in pastoral care and counseling from Brite Divinity School and was a member of the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education.

Howard W. Stone is professor emeritus of psychology and pastoral counseling at Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University. He is the author of many influential books, including Depression and Hope, and editor of Strategies for Brief Pastoral Counseling.