At the back of this magazine there is a directory of practitioners engaged in the public healing ministry of Christian Science. We thought it might be helpful to Journal readers, and especially to those who are considering fuller engagement in Christian Science healing, to hear some of these practitioners share a few thoughts about how they got started in the full-time practice. Obviously, their experiences are individual; there couldn't be a specific formula for entering a holy ministry! Our hope is that this series may encourage others to see how the way to a public practice of Christian healing opens up when there is a pure desire to serve God and one's fellowman.
Many years ago, when one of our children was quickly healed of polio with the help of a Christian Science practitioner, I was profoundly grateful. This healing inspired me to apply promptly for Christian Science class instruction in order to know better how to give treatment for myself and my family. This clear and practical education from an authorized teacher established a firm foundation for my spiritual understanding of, and continued growth in, the Science of Christ. The day after completing class, I had immediate occasion to apply what I'd been learning.
Getting started
in the public practice
of Christian Science healing
