Paul Rader is the pastor of Northside Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He has served congregations in Kentucky and West Virginia, as well as in Tennessee, and was the coordinator for mission for the Coalition for Appalachian Ministry. He is the author of Do Not Cast Me Away (2020).
""Brimming with faith, hope, and charity, Pastor Paul Rader's heartfelt Do Not Forsake Me is a much-needed commonsense guide to the day-to-day support and care of dementia sufferers and--equally important--of those who support and care for them."" --Roy Morris Jr., author of Gertrude Stein Has Arrived: The Homecoming of a Literary Legend ""Do Not Forsake Me is an invaluable resource for all pastors and congregations. Paul Rader breaks down this challenging subject into easily understandable chapters. The resources and practical advice are indispensable. Most importantly, Paul offers hope in the stories he shares. This book is a great tool for congregations discerning how to provide care for those in their communities."" --Wendy Neff, general presbyter, Presbytery of East Tennessee