Description
Book SynopsisExplore 12 key elements of pastoral carePastoral care is about caring for others and loving people in need, so that they may find, deepen and develop their faith in Jesus.
Drawing on New Testament teaching and the example of Jesus, this resource will help anyone with a heart for pastoral care to discover what it means to care for people within a safe and supportive structure. It will also help you to:
Understand what pastoral care meansDevelop wise caring practices and set healthy boundariesConsider how to care for yourself while caring for othersExplore how you can expand care beyond your churchQuestions are included to help you reflect further on how you can strengthen your approach to care.
Table of ContentsContents Introduction Part one – Essential understanding 01: Decide to improve 02: Know what pastoral care is really about 03: Understand your role Part two – Essential practice 04: Create a culture of care 05: Develop a wise approach to people 06: Adopt a biblical approach to suffering 07: Care for yourself as you care for others 08: Learn wise caring practices Part three – Essential strategy 09: Structure care appropriately 10: Care for those on the fringe 11: Expand care beyond the church 12: Develop your vision for pastoral care
