Helping pastors support congregation members facing life-limiting illness

By arhospice on July 20th, 2023

Church leaders have high demands on their time, especially when it comes to always being available to support their congregation during times of need. During these trying times, Arkansas Hospice is available to support pastors and their congregation members who are facing life-limiting illnesses.

By enrolling in hospice care sooner rather than later, patients and their family can experience a better quality of life while also receiving additional support from Arkansas Hospice’s team of social workers and grief support specialists. 

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Watch this in-depth video that explains the benefits of Arkansas Hospice care, and how clergy can utilize this additional layer of support available to them and their congregation. Arkansas Hospice Foundation Board of Directors member Dr. Robert Skinner hosts this discussion with Arkansas Hospice Associate Medical Director Dr. Neal Wyatt and Bereavement Specialist Reba Gaines, as they expand on the aspects of physical care, spiritual support, grief support, and reaching minority communities.

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Benefits of Arkansas Hospice for Pastors and their Congregation Members

Professional Support: Arkansas Hospice provides the medical support needed to care for a congregation member, giving pastors and caregivers more time to be there spiritually and emotionally.

Ease the Burden: By reducing some of the strain on pastors’ shoulders when faced with an overwhelming time in their church members’ lives, Arkansas Hospice helps provide pastors peace of mind.

Streamline Services: Arkansas Hospice streamlines access to hospice services, so a church can connect their members to the care they need quickly and effectively – often in their own homes or other places of residence.

Expert Support: Benefit from the expert resources of the state’s largest nonprofit provider of care and focus your efforts on your congregation’s spiritual well-being and life concerns, while Arkansas Hospice provides for their medical needs.

Relieve Stress: Reduce stress for you and the families of church members with life-limiting illnesses by connecting them to an organization that understands and specializes in hospice care.

Compassionate Care: Trust Arkansas Hospice to help support your church family with dignity, respect, and quality end-of-life care that families can rely on. Our chaplains are available to provide spiritual support that aligns with your theology.