Pastoral Care – The ministry of caring at the heart of the church’s life. This definition, which I have borrowed from the Episcopal church, feels right. Maybe you saw last week’s blog – “When to call the pastor”. In that blog I wrote about how we can find comfort and strength in hard times by making a connection with someone who’s connection to the God who loves us is part of the package. Just connecting with a pastor in hard times and in good times can help us rejoice, mourn, and put things in perspective. But now I want to push you a bit, because I think we can get that ‘connection’ in a pastoral way from more than just the ordained clergy person you know. I think we are all called to pastoral care. Continue reading “What is Pastoral Care and who does it?”
What is Pastoral Care and who does it?
