Understanding the Scope of Perspectives for Ministry in MAiD
Using professionally developed video content, Dr. Gloria Woodland will present a basic understanding of End-of-Life Care and Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). Participants will increase their awareness of patient, family, and healthcare worker perspectives and build skills for coming alongside pastorally. The understanding of Scripture, theology, and denominational positions on MAiD will be considered as one develops a pastoral position for response. Of particular interest to denominational leaders and those who counsel pastoral care-givers will be the lessons on Postvention Care and the information on how to support ministering individuals impacted by a person’s decision for MAiD.
The small group format of eight weeks includes the online videos, a printable learning and resource guide, and a one-time consultation with Dr. Gloria Woodland.
Register below as the point person, and your small group, church, or facility (up to 12 people) will receive access for 13 weeks (one semester) to the online site where all the materials for the eight-week study are housed. Online access will be available from Sep 2, 2024 – Nov 30, 2024 for a one-time fee of $475.
This teaching is offered as Continuing Education through MB Seminary for groups, churches, and facilities.
Gloria Woodland
Director of Chaplaincy Program, Associate Professor of Chaplaincy Studies and Spiritual Care
Gloria has a passion for the ministry of spiritual care. She believes that the ministry of Christian chaplains is to reveal that God is present in the varied circumstances of life, yet even more to share that God is not just present, but that he is active.