Includes bibliographical references and index.

The roots of faith community nursing -- Looking at holistic health -- Spiritual caring -- Faith community nursing models of delivery -- Exploring faith community nursing roles -- Practicing faith community nursing within legal parameters -- The ethics of practicing faith community nursing -- Initiating the faith community nursing program -- Assessing the faith community -- Education for health -- Teaching in faith community nursing practice -- Program planning -- Meeting special needs in the faith community -- Loss and grief -- Connecting with community resources -- Working with vulnerable populations -- Special topics in faith community nursing.