Name: Ministry to the Incarcerated: Dr. Henry G. Covert: 9781601268273: Masthof: Books
Brand: Dr. Henry G. Covert
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Ministry to the Incarcerated

Dr. Henry G. Covert

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Dr. Covert uses his experiences as both police officer and state prison chaplain to examine the environment of the incarcerated—people who are often forgotten by society. He emphasizes particular areas of inmate stress and how they impact upon the inmate's spiritual formation and the role of the Church in offering encouragement, healing, and transformation. He calls for staff education, environmental improvement, and a pastoral presence that facilitates rehabilitation and hope, rather than discouragement and punishment. (197pp. Masthof Press, 2022.)

"I highly recommend this text as a valuable resource for chaplains, religious denominations, plus federal and state penitentiary institutions for considering the beneficial role and tasks of chaplaincy"  
-Associate Professor Lindsay Carey, PhD, CSM, School of Psychology & Public Health, La Trobe University, Victoria, Australia and Editor in Chief, Health and Social Care Chaplaincy, Equinox Press, London, UK

It"s great so far, love the book and can't wait to use it in the class setting, thank you so much!!

Book is realllllllly good so far. So far it is aimed at prison chaplains, but even so the contentis applicable to those of us not Inside.

As a chaplain at a women’s prison, this book is invaluable. I am learning so many new insights and challenged in some of my current thinking. I appreciate the depth of love and non-judgment this book suggests. Remembering how to truly walk alongside those that are incarcerated. remembering more importantly, that everyone has a divine purpose.

Thank you

A Great Resource
This book is a great resource for prison chaplains, parish pastors, laypeople, and seminarians considering a call to prison ministry. Dr. Covert draws on his experience as a prison chaplain to help all of us understand the context of this important and challenging ministry that is often disconnected from the rest of the Church!
My congregation was fortunate to have Dr. Covert lead an adult study a few years ago using the curriculum in this book. We had adults who are not involved in our weekly adult class attend Dr. Covert's sessions because they were intrigued by the material.
Since the book reaches a variety of audiences, it is very accessible for clergy and laity to read and discuss the material. I found the discussions to be helpful as parishioners thought of loved ones who have been in prison, reflected on their personal opinion of the prison system, and discerned how the local church can minister to the prisoners.
I commend this book to those who want to engage in similar dialogue!

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