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Ministry and Pastoral Care
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Help for the Hurting
We are called to help...
1) free people from human bondage and insecurity
2) relieve pain and restore human functions
3) enable people to rely on available care networks
4) change social structures that are counterproductive, detrimental, and/or damaging
5) reconcile people to life - heal, sustain, guide
6) create opportunities for people to live useful lives
7) pray for people
Bowler as a Case Study
Bowler's Three Categories: Minimizers, Teachers, and Solvers
Why does it matter? What damage can be done if we say or do the "wrong" thing? What does our theology teach about suffering?
What are Bowler's suggestions for providing comfort in the midst of suffering? How might we employ them in our ministry? How do we train others to respond well?
Ministry of the Church
- Who?
- What?
- When?
- Where?
- Why?
- How?
Pastoral Care
A reason: Romans 12:15
A definition: Ministry to people through interpersonal relationships in order to help them understand themselves and discover worthwhile Christian solutions to their problems by means of all the resources available
A goal: Shalom, which encompasses peace, wholeness, integrity, and health