Pastoral Care in Practice: An Introduction and Guide

For anyone seeking an accessible introduction to Christian pastoral care, this short guide offers a practical introduction to caring for congregations and communities.

It includes:
– A brief exploration of the Biblical and theological background of pastoral care
– Self-care: assessing your abilities and sources of support
– Keeping everyone safe: the principles behind all safeguarding policies
– How best to care for LGBTQI+ and BAME people, and asylum seekers
– The place of prayer in pastoral care, including pitfalls to be aware of
– Conducting pastoral visits at home, in a coffee shop or online
– Caring for families and children
– Caring for sick people
– Caring in difficult situations.