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Bill Merrington

Bill Merrington is currently the lead university chaplain at Bournemouth University and the Arts University at Bournemouth. He was an analytical chemist before becoming a clergyman in the Church of England and has worked in city, town and country parishes. Bill has a doctorate in psychology, is a qualified chartered psychologist and a supervisor of counsellors, and is trained in CBT hypnosis and play therapy. He has written a number of books relating to pastoral care, counselling and bereavement.

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  • Pastoral Care - A Practical Guide

    Pastoral Care - A Practical Guide

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    At the heart of the local church is the Christ-like care it manifests to its own members and those in the community. Increasingly, with fewer full-time ministers, this role is falling to the laity, often without formal training.This book will help ordained and lay members of the church to be more confident and better equipped in pastoral skills. Included are sections on understanding pastoral ministry, how to minister safely, developing appropriate skills for use in church and in the wider community, and how to minister to oneself.A practical, hands-on book that all in pastoral ministry should read, and one that will help new pastors to survive and thrive in a long-term ministry in the church. Contents About the Author Introduction Part 1 - The Basics Part 2 - Specific Skills Part 3 - Ministering Safely Part 4 - Pastoral Ministry in the Church-linked Community Part 5 - Health Issues Part 6 - Understanding Ourselves Conclusion Appendix Bibliography Specifications Book Format - Paperback Published - December 2012 Weight - 620g Page Count - 379 Dimensions - 156 x 234 x 22 mm ISBN - 9781848675414 ISBN 10 - 1848675410

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  • 101 Ways To Cope With Grief And Loss101 Ways To Cope With Grief And Loss

    101 Ways To Cope With Grief And Loss

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    With Bill Merrington's experience as Anglican priest and counsellor, he provides signposts to guide and aid the bereaved on their journey through grief and loss.  The book is divided into ten themes and includes a useful list of support agencies and organisations. His approach is fresh original and user-friendly.

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  • Footsteps To BethlehemFootsteps To Bethlehem

    Footsteps To Bethlehem

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    Footsteps to Bethlehem is a series of 31 daily reflections for Advent, inviting you to journey towards Christmas on a pilgrimage of transformation.Each day looks at the life of individual Bible characters, such as Mary and Joseph, Zechariah and Elizabeth, and reflects on how they coped with the major events in their lives. How did they respond when faced with the choice either to walk by faith, ever closer to God's light or to retreat from his light and love?The day's reflection begins with a comment on the chosen reading, followed by an invitation to consider two or three questions prayerfully and examine your own experiences of the Christian walk. A short prayer rounds off each reflection.

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  • When Someone DiesWhen Someone Dies

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    Children are often the forgotten mourners when someone dies, but they grieve and need just as much support as adults. This book is for children of all ages who are adjusting to the death of someone close to them. It can be read systematically or simply dipped into at will and contains art exercises throughout to enable children to express their own story. Bill Merrington is an experienced Anglican priest and counsellor and here he offers useful, supportive and practical advice to young people. His approach is fresh, original, user-friendly and attractive.

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  • Death Funerals And HeavenDeath Funerals And Heaven

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    Adults often think that death is a grown-up subject from which young people should be protected, but this can make the youngest members of the family feel very lost and alone in their grief. This book will help young people to seek guidance about death, funerals, life after death and heaven. It will also help adults to include young members of their family in preparing the funeral and talking about how loss affects everyone. There are drawing and writing exercises throughout to enable young people to express what they are thinking and feeling as they cope with the death of a loved one.

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  • Sermons On Difficult SubjectsSermons On Difficult Subjects

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    There are at least two things that can be terrifying for a preacher - a blank piece of paper and a Scripture passage set by the lectionary that you really do not want to preach on. Just as the lectionary itself can produce difficulties, so can issues from life's experiences - experiences that we may not ourselves have had but which are certainly faced by many people. These difficult subjects present a challenge to the preacher who seeks to bring to them the Word of God, the Gospel message. This book offers a valuable resource for preachers who want to tackle these subjects and who are looking for help both in terms of background information and the light the Christian faith can shine on them. Each section deals with a different subject by offering a suitable biblical passage, some background information, ideas to help the preacher and a story that could be used as an illustration in the sermon. There is a concluding 'Thought to take away'. The contributors all have expertise or particular interest in the subjects they tackle and bring both knowledge and Christian insight. While following the same pattern, they bring their own style and approach which adds variety and flexibility. The sermon ideas are not intended as scripts to be preached from but as a stimulus for preachers to draw on in creating their own sermons - just the kind of help that the fear of the blank piece of paper looks for. Contents AbuseAdult BullyingAlcohol addictionArms SalesBankers BonusesBody ImageBullying in the workplaceCancerCelebrity Obsessed CultureChild BullyingChild Sexual AbuseCoping with SufferingCost of LivingCreationCrimeDealing with Difficult PeopleDeathDebtDementiaDivorceDomestic ViolenceDrugsFamily BreakdownGamblingGlobal WarmingGM CropsGreen LivingGrowing OldGun and Knife CultureHomosexualityImmigrationInternet PornographyMental HealthMurderMuslims and ChristiansObesityPeer PressurePoliticsPollution and Global WarmingPovertyRacismRecessionRedundancyRelationshipsSexSexismSingle ParentsSuicideTerrorismTheftNHSUnemploymentVandalismViolent CrimeWarfareWomen in the Church (Ordination)World PovertyWorryYouth Culture

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  • Coping When Your Parents SeparateCoping When Your Parents Separate

    Coping When Your Parents Separate

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    This is the story of Alice and Peter who experience difficult times when their parents separate. How will they cope with the changes and how do they feel about their parents? This story is aimed at children under 12 but suitable for any one grappling with the consequences when parents split up.

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  • Pastoral Pointers Volume 2Pastoral Pointers Volume 2

    Pastoral Pointers Volume 2

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    Those of us who have a ministry of pastoral care cannot be an expert on everything but between simple ignorance and specialist knowledge there is a place for informed help and caring. This book provides support for those who may feel anxious about their lack of basic knowledge when faced with a situation they haven't encountered before. Covering topics such as Abortion, Cancer and Debt, each chapter gives suggestions about the help that might be offered while also listing names and contact details of selected organisations and other sources of further assistance.Rupert Bristow • John Cox • Paul Cox • Ed Hone • Bill Merrington • Alison Moore • Roger Preece • John ParrContentsAbortionBirth ControlCancerChildlessnessCorruption in the WorkplaceCultsDebtDifficult RelationshipsDiscrimination in the WorkplaceDrugsFraudGeneralized Anxiety DisorderHomosexualityIllegal ImmigrantsInfidelityMarriage BreakdownOuiji BoardsPrisonRedundancySéancesSterilisationTroubled by SpiritsVictimsViolent Death

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  • Pastoral Pointers Volume 1Pastoral Pointers Volume 1

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    Those of us who have a ministry of pastoral care cannot be an expert on everything but between simple ignorance and specialist knowledge there is a place for informed help and caring.This book provides support for those who may feel anxious about their lack of basic knowledge when faced with a situation they haven't encountered before. Covering topics such as Bipolar affective disorder, Interfaith marriage and Cot deaths, each chapter gives suggestions about the help that might be offered while also listing names and contact details of selected organisations and other sources of further assistance.John Cox • Paul Cox • Brian Fahy • Bill Merrington • Chris Morley • Gerald O'Mahony • Claire Richards • Helen WarwickContentsAgeing and growing oldAggressive behaviour in children and young peopleAlcoholismAngerAnxietyBipolar affective disorderCarersChronic illnessCot deathsCrimeDespairDomestic violenceGamblingHomelessnessInterfaith marriageInternet use by teenagersObesityParanoiaPornographyRacismSanctuarySuicide

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  • Faith MattersFaith Matters

    Faith Matters

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    A comprehensive introduction to Christianity and Christian faith. The title of this book is intentionally and provocatively ambiguous. Faith is more than matters of fact. It involves relationship and trust, a belief in and not simply a belief that. For those who are interested in matters of faith, or those just enquiring, here is a valuable introduction to all aspects of Christianity and Christian faith in a brief and accessible form. You'll find short but informative articles written by a wide range of authors who bring their experience and expertise from different denominations and traditions, giving richness to what is offered here. Whether it is matters of information or a matter of people's relationships with God and one another, it remains true that faith matters. Authors: Alan Bartlett Claire Benton-Evans Rupert Bristow Tony Castle John Clark Peter Colwell Helen Costigane John Cox Paul Cox Tim Elbourne Brian Fahy Richard Garrard Jonathan Greener James Halsall Annie Heppenstall Russell Herbert Garth Hewitt Simon Hill Ed Hone Deborah Jones Bruce Kent Nicholas King Bill Merrington Alison Moore Chris Morley Paul Nicholson Siobhán O'Keeffe Gerald O'Mahony John Parr Tony Redman Robert Reiss Clare Richards Edgar Ruddock John Saxbee David Schofield Ray Simpson Joy Tetley David Winter

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  • Grief, Loss And Pain In Churches ***Do Not Back Order***Grief, Loss And Pain In Churches ***Do Not Back Order***

    Grief, Loss And Pain In Churches

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    A handbook to help pastors and pastoral workers. Every day people in churches experience loss events; it may be through a bereavement but it might also be due to many other factors such as unemployment, moving house, children leaving home, divorce and even the loss of the minister when they move on. The aim of this book is to help ministers and pastoral workers to be more prepared and equipped to handle loss issues. It includes an understanding of the variety of loss events in a parish, how to get alongside the bereaved and those carrying loss issues, understanding the variety of grief reactions, preparing a policy within the church and recognising one's own losses in life. This is a practical hands-on book that all pastors need to read.Canon Dr Bill Merrington writes from his practical experience in city, town and country churches. He has carried out extensive research on loss issues both in Britain and internationally. Bill is currently the Lead Chaplain at Bournemouth University.

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  • The HideawayThe Hideaway

    The Hideaway

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    Young Bill is enjoying life: he's got a good home, enjoys playing for the school football team and has every chance of being noticed by the local club. Just at the crucial moment, tragedy strikes and his entire life is changed. This warm, engaging story will be immensely helpful not only to bereaved children and their families but to everyone who wants to find ways of being alongside them.

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  • Facing The IssuesFacing The Issues

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    Each of the 235 articles provide both background information as well as biblical and spiritual guidance in a thoughtful and balanced way. They are not intended to give final answers to the problems but seek to act as a stimulus to further and better informed reflection. This book does not shy away from what is sensitive and even controversial. Articles range from the Abuse of Children to Racism, from Divorce to the Arms Trade.Authors includeRupert BristowJocelyn BryanCynthia CapeyTony CastleHelen CostiganeJohn CoxPaul CoxBrian FahyNick FawcettRichard GarrardBrendan GearyEd HoneDeborah JonesBruce KentStephen LoweBill MerringtonAlison MooreChris MorleyPaul NicholsonSiobhán O'KeeffeJohn ParrRobert ReissClare RichardsEdgar RuddockJohn SaxbeeSusan SayersRay SimpsonJohn SymonsJoy TetleyHelen Warwick ContentsAbortionAbstinenceAbuse of adultsAdoptionAdulteryAgnosticismAids/HIVAlcoholAmbitionAngerAnimal rightsAnorexia nervosaAnti-SemitismAnxietyArmed forcesArms tradeAstrologyAsylum seekers and refugeesAtheismAuthorityBereavementBetrayalBirthBoastingBody awarenessBonusesBullyingCancerCapitalismCensorshipChanceChangeChastityCheatingChild sexual abuseChildlessnessCitizenshipCivil authoritiesColleaguesCommunityCompetitivenessConflictConscienceConserving speciesContraceptionConversion from other faithsCosmosCountrysideCourageCreation and creationismCreditCremationCrimeCriticismDeathDeath penaltyDebtDemocracyDepressionDeprivationDespairDisabilityDisciplineDisputesDivorceDoubtDreamsDrugsDutyDyingEducationEmbryologyEmploymentEncouragementEnvironmentEnvyEqualityEuthanasiaExorcismExploitationFair tradeFamilyFamily relationshipsFamineFashionFateFearFertility and infertilityForgivenessFortune tellingFraudFreedomFriendshipFuneralsGamblingGames of chanceGenderGenerosityGenetic manipulationGivingGluttonyGM cropsGossipGreedGuiltHappinessHatredHealingHealthHereditary illnessHolidaysHomosexualityHonestyHospitalityHuman rightsHygieneHypocrisyImmigrantsIncestInclusionInter-faith encountersInternetIslamophobiaJoyJusticeKillingKindnessLeadershipLeisureLiesLossLoveLustMagicMarriageMaterialismMediaMental illnessMercyMoneyMorality - public and privateMulticulturalismNationalismNatural disastersNeighbourOathsObedienceOccultOld ageOpennessOrgan transplantPainParentingPatiencePaying taxesPeacePeer pressurePermissivenessPersecutionPetsPoliticsPoorPop culturePornographyPossessionsPowerPowerlessnessPrejudicePridePrioritiesPrisonPrivacyPromiscuityProstitutionProtestPublic transportPunishmentRacismRapeReconciliationRecyclingRedundancyRemarriageRepentanceRespectRetirementRevengeReverence for lifeRiskScandalScienceSéancesSecularismSelf-harmingSelf-importanceSelf-justificationSelf-knowledgeSelf-worthServiceSexual abuseSexual exploitationSharingSinceritySlanderSpace explorationSterilisationStripteaseSwearingSymbolsTeetotalismTheftTimeTippingTokenismToleranceTransgenderTraveller GypsiesTrustTruthUse of timeUsuryVandalismVanityVegetarianismVictimsViolenceVivisectionVocationVolunteeringWagesWarWealthWitchcraftWomen's rightsWork

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  • Alice's DadAlice's Dad

    Alice's Dad

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    Alice looks back over her father's illness: the good times when he was well enough to play computer with her and take her swimming; the bad times when the house seemed to smell of hospitals and she was afraid of the upstairs. This moving and realistic story focuses on a parent's terminal illness. it will be of immense help to bereaved children and their families along with all who care for grieving children.

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