Sacred Care: A Faith Leaders Guide to Supporting Those Experiencing Pregnancy Loss
Description
Pregnancy loss—whether through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death—shatters the hearts of parents and often leaves faith leaders feeling unequipped to respond. Sacred Care is a compassionate, theologically grounded, and practical guide written specifically for pastors, chaplains, and spiritual caregivers who are called to walk alongside families in their most tender moments of grief.
Drawing on personal experience, theological reflection, and years of pastoral ministry, Rev. Dr. Erin Marie Burns offers practical tools and heartfelt wisdom to help caregivers approach their role with grace and confidence. This guide gently empowers leaders to provide comfort that is both spiritually rooted and emotionally attuned.
Inside you'll find:
- Deep theological insights on the personhood of unborn children
- Pastoral care strategies for hospital visits, memorials, and long-term support
- Prayers, blessings, and liturgies for various types of loss
- Guidance on sibling grief, rainbow babies, and family dynamics
- Inclusive and trauma-informed language to avoid common pastoral missteps
- Self-care practices for caregivers navigating the emotional toll of this ministry
Whether you’re a seasoned pastor or a new minister just beginning your journey, Sacred Care offers the tools you need to serve grieving families with tenderness, clarity, and Christ-centered hope.
This is more than a ministry manual—it’s a sacred companion for those who shepherd others through sorrow.