SPIRIT CARE

About the Book

Spirit Care is a resource created for spiritual care providers, especially chaplains, ministers, nurses, healthcare workers, educators, and family members who provide love and support to those facing crisis or trauma. Drawing from real patient encounters, this book is grounded in the concept of dialogue—a pathway to self-exploration, insight, and growth. It serves as a crucial component of the spirit care process, enabling individuals in need to delve into their inner world with the guidance of trained professionals and the Love of God. Spirit Care is rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, as expressed in Matthew 18:20—”For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them”—Spirit Care embodies the essence of companionship and support. Spirit Care is a journey of discipleship that follows the path of Jesus, allowing His transformative power to flow through caregivers as they serve others. It presents real experiences of pain, suffering, and trial while also offering joy and fulfillment, and the affirmation of human worth and dignity. Through firsthand experiences, this book presents the profound impact of compassionate care on both caregivers and recipients. It is the hope of this author that this book will serve as a beacon for all who are called to the sacred work of Spirit Care, highlighting the enduring power of love, empathy, compassion, and faith in serving others.

About the Author

Rev. Dr. Richard Gordon Zyne is an ordained minister and Board Certified Chaplain (BCC) through the Spiritual Care Association and the World Spiritual Health Organization. He holds a Doctor of Ministry and a Master of Divinity from The School of Theology at Virginia Union University, as well as a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Architecture from Pratt Institute. His experience includes healthcare ministry, higher education administration, institutional advancement, housing, and medical research. Dr. Zyne received clinical pastoral education from Johns Hopkins Academic Medicine. Currently, he serves as a chaplain at Gilchrist Hospice in Maryland. Dr. Zyne has held leadership positions at CurePSP, Mount Olive College, Rappahannock General Hospital, Volunteers of America, and Virginia Union University. Dr. Zyne is the recipient of the US Social Security Administration Commissioner’s Award in Support of Compassionate Allowances.