Brief, accessible, and practical help for the pragmatic needs of the church These practical ministry guides are designed as tools for lay leaders and training groups that serve in various ministries within the local church. Features of each book include: Practical how-to-do-it ideas written in an accessible style Especially useful information for small to mid-sized churches (up to 500 attendees) from a cross-section of denominations and geographical settings Charts and worksheets Discussion questions at the end of each chapter Authors who are experienced ministry practitioners Serving in Church Visitation: instructions for reaching out to newcomers, new residents, shut-ins, hospital patients, and grieving church members in a variety of settings