Veterans' Ministry / Coming Home Collaborative

Order a 112 page practical guide for pastoral care providers to veterans and their families.
Welcome Them Home – Help Them Heal: Pastoral care and ministry with service members returning from war is distributed as a pay-it-forward ministry donation.

Email your mailing address to contact@welcomethemhomebook.com or write Elim Lutheran Church of Blackhoof, 2077 County Road 6, Barnum MN 55707.
 
Bishop Craig E. Johnson: “Our congregations have not always done their most exemplary work in welcoming members back from wars. I believe the reason for most of that neglect is that pastors and congregations are not sure what to do for returning veterans. This volume is a wonderful primer for understanding the needs of returning veterans to their communities and communities of faith. Committees and Pastors would do well to utilize this book as they look to welcoming the baptized home from wars.”

Gary Schoener, executive director of Walk-In Counseling Center: “The richness of this book is exceptional.  As a psychologist who has worked with veterans from many wars I found the insights and formulations and recommendations incredibly valuable. This needs to be in the library of all churches who have a social mission and commitment to healing.  Packed with wisdom and practical advice, this is an invaluable guide for those who care about veterans and want to help them and their families manage the transition to civilian life. This book is succinct and to the point but bursting with helpful practical advice and guidance. The sections on psychological problems are masterfully done and will be helpful to clergy and laity alike. Beyond the extraordinarily useful information and guidance in this book, it provides an outstanding guide to other resources.”