Questions for Hospital Visits and Conversation

This week I shared a list of possible questions for hospital visits and other conversations with the team of Congregational Care Ministers with whom I work. Congregational Care Ministers are trained volunteers who assist a pastor in caring for the congregation. I want to share them with you and get your feedback on what you like, don't like and other questions that you have found to be helpful in pastoral conversation.

What was it like to hear what the doctor told you?

What are your hopes?

What are your fears?

Where is God in all this?

What in your faith would be helpful for you right now?

What would God say to you if God was right here at the end of the hospital bed (or sitting right here with us)?

We have talked about a lot (or I just prayed about a lot of things right now), what was most meaningful for you?

As a congregational care minister, is there anything that would be helpful for you right now?

How do these questions make you feel? What other suggestions do you have?