Pastoral Care in Practice: An Introduction and Guide

by Hopkins

All disciples of Jesus Christ are called to care for one another whether they have a formal role or not, and exercise pastoral care by listening, encouraging, comforting, offering practical help, praying. In times of crisis and in everyday life, good pastoral care people feel known and loved by God, and valued in the church. This short, yet comprehensive guide lays a biblical foundation for good pastoral care, offers a theological approach to understanding people, considers the particular needs of the sick, children and families, and those in difficult circumstances, and outlines the boundaries within which all can be safe. Throughout, examples and questions for reflection will deepen understanding and enrich practice.

109 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 20, 2023

Reviews

[Olcolemann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great little introduction to pastoral care. It is filled with practical advice and guidance for new and experienced spiritual leaders. It is written primarily to professional church leaders but has a lot of wisdom for lay leaders also like deacons and deaconesses. Each chapter ends with questions that help to process the information and apply it to the readers practice. It is written by a British author so American readers may have a tough time occasionally understanding the wording. This is not an impediment to comprehending the main points.