Pastoral Care Teams in Churches

Pastoral Care Teams in Churches is a comprehensive guide tailored for church members and leaders seeking to initiate or expand a sustainable pastoral care ministry led by laypeople. Designed to lend support to clergy this book provides a practical blueprint for establishing and maintaining pastoral care teams over the long term.<br /><br />Discover how care teams can become empathetic listeners provide routine pastoral visits and create a supportive environment for church members to share their difficulties. The spiritual care provided not only strengthens the faith of recipients but also enriches the lives of those offering care nurturing a vibrant congregational life.<br /><br />MacKenzie with his broad pastoral experience offers guidance on common spiritual care situations and provides a curated list of accessible resources offering both theoretical insights and practical tools for community-based non-directive care.