Session 1: What is Pastoral Care?
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Aims
By the end of this session you should be able to:
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Identify some ideas as to what distinguishes care as Christian
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Define pastoral care
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Use a number of Bible passages to reflect on pastoral care as creative and relational
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Consider the extent to which pastoral care is part of God’s mission
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Understand and outline the history of pastoral care in the church
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Prayer
Blessed are you Lord our God,
for you come to us and
seek to make your home in us.
As we study now,
let our eyes and our ears be open to you
let our hearts find their rest and their joy in you
that we may grow in grace
and live to your glory.
Blessed are you, Creator,
Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.
Venue and Programme
This day is in person at St Barnabas Centre, Pilsley Rd, Danesmoor, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9BU. Coffee will be available from 9.30am and sessions will start promptly at 10.00am. There will be a 45 minute lunch break between sessions 2&3, please bring your own lunch with you.
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Please bring a Bible.
You can find the programme for the day here.
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