The Primer
is a compilation of case illustrations of Christian
healing prayer applied in a variety of professional
contexts. The intent is to provide a set of “pictures”
of how practitioners of various healing disciplines
integrate prayers for healing and Christian spirituality
with their particular healthcare discipline.
The goal of the
Primer is to instruct by example. Thus each chapter
includes a case illustration of the integration of
healing prayer and spiritual healing with a particular
healthcare or ministry context.
The authors
purpose with case illustrations is to demonstrate by
example, including the example of each practitioner's
life journey in this integrative work, as well as the
example of their integrative thinking and applications.
The authors also cover a range of healing disciplines to
be both relevant to a broad range of fields and to
demonstrate the tremendous variety of styles and
contexts. Jesus in present to us and to our clients and
patients where we are, through what we do, and where we
meet others seeking beneficial care.
Overall, the
authors desire to reveal the heart of Jesus and his
healing presence and intention. Imperfect as we each are
and imperfect as our integrative thinking and
applications are, the heart and mind of Jesus shines
through. He uses our prayer and our desire to minister
in his name to work his healing for his people through
our inspired yet limited understandings and ways.
