Who Cares? session outlines
Sessions 1 and 2 particularly consider welcome, hospitality and discipleship in the context of pastoral care and reflect on the pastoral nature of these in our church communities, recognising our shared responsibility and gifts for pastoral care.
Session 3 helps participants to develop listening and communication skills, particularly using language and prayer appropriately and sensitively in pastoral situations.
Session 4 introduces participants to the impact of trauma, transition and loss on individuals, families and groups and helps them understand appropriate boundaries and balance, including self-care, in pastoral ministry, and highlights the importance of reflective practice.
Who Cares? Resources
In order to facilitate the course in your own locality, please download each of the following resources.
The Facilitators' Notes gives all the information and guidance needed to lead through each session.
Each session has its own PowerPoint and handout for attendees.
Facilitators' Notes
Session 1
'Theology of Hospitality' by Heidi Damon is reproduced by permission of Tearfund/The Justice Conference.