Ministries to dying and grieving, writes George W. Bowman in the preface to Dying, Grieving, Faith, and Family: A Pastoral Care Approach, have largely been approached more or less in individualistic ways . But here, in a more comprehensive approach to dealing with the suffering caused by death and dying, Bowman extends his circle of care out to include the family systems, pastoral counselors, educators, and hospital workers of those who are either grieving or dealing with debilitating and life-threatening illnesses.