Jesus Christ told us in Matthew 25:36 that Christians, as followers of his, have an obligation to visit the sick.This book will become a valuable tool in the training of pastoral cares for the hospital scene. The chapter "know Yourself" is a great examination of conscience for those who are already practicing in this field.Rev. Neville Kirkwood's use of language and his approach is a credit to him. His nonverbal communication indicators are among the best that I have read-covering facial expressions, appearances, voice, body posture, gestures and manners.In the chapter "Jesus-A Theological Model," the author explains ten different theologies, looking at the way in which we, the readers, minister to our clients.