ISG 44 Church Communities Confronting HIV and AIDS

HIV & AIDS together constitute one of the most serious challenges to human life in our time. The consequences are often grave for individuals, families, whole communities and nations. How can Christians respond to this worldwide problem? This book is designed to equip church leaders and their communities with the means to save, protect and prolong lives, and, above all, enable people to live positively in the face of the HIV & AIDS epidemic. The authors forcefully argue this involvement to be seen, not as an additional activity to ministry, but as a calling that enriches ministry's essential meaning and value. Byamugisha's straightforward explanation of HIV & AIDS and suggestions for Christian responses are complemented by case studies from around the globe.

About the author

Canon Byamugisha has an international ministry as advocate for H.I.V./A.I.D.S. care. The first clergyman in Uganda to declare his H.I.V.-Positive status, he has worked in the Church of Uganda and with government and N.G.O.s to raise awareness of the disease and to suggest new strategies of action to combat its effects within society.

Summary

A new title in the ISG series to help Christians and churches around the world meet the enormous challenges that HIV/AIDS presents, particularly in African countries.

Product details

• Authors: Byamugisha Gideon
• Assisted by: Gideon B. Byamugisha (Editor)
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.07.2010
• EAN: 9780281062393
• ISBN: 978-0-281-06239-3
• No. of pages: 128
• Weight: 181 g
• Illustrations: black & white illustrations
• Series: International Study Guides
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christian Ministry / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, Christianity, Health, illness and addiction: social aspects, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, Christian ministry & pastoral activity, Religious ministry and clergy, Hiv / Aids: Social Aspects, Christian social thought & activity