Includes bibliographical references.

1. An opportunity for excellence -- 2. Moving into relationship -- 3. Learning the art of pastoral conversation -- 4. Making get-acquainted visits -- 5. Visiting shut-ins -- 6. Ministering to the sick -- 7. Ministering to the terminally ill -- 8. Ministering to people who are grieving -- 9. Holding a funeral -- 10. Weddings, baptisms, confirmations, and other occasions -- 11. Pastoral counseling -- 12. Helping with a crisis -- 13. Dealing with conflict in the church -- 14. Maintaining integrity -- 15. Providing for the needs of the pastor and the pastor's family -- 16. Involving laypeople in pastoral care.

"This book is a resource for pastors serving small churches. The writer presents a wealth of practical wisdom, advice, and learning gleaned from a lifetime of ministry in this specialized setting. Reading this book will help any small church pastor feel more comfortable with the pastoral care challenges she/he faces. Killen does an especially good job of discussing the dynamics of small church culture that both facilitate and frustrate development of the loving community that God intends small membership churches to be. This book is relevant to pastors of all ranges of training and experience."--BOOK JACKET.