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The Essential Work of Pastoral Care 2021

The Essential Work of Pastoral Care

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In this Issue
God Meets Me in My Daily Run
Discipleship |Leadership
God Meets Me in My Daily Run
What used to feel like a duty has now become my lifeline.
Ken Shigematsu
How Social Distancing Is Bringing Pastors Closer to Their Congregants
Discipleship |Leadership
How Social Distancing Is Bringing Pastors Closer to Their Congregants
In both innovative and old-school ways, ministers are overcoming pandemic hurdles to provide pastoral care.
Lanie Anderson
Pastor, You Have One Job
Discipleship |Leadership
Pastor, You Have One Job
Ministry is, first and foremost, about being a caretaker of a message.
Wesley Hill
Pastoral Care Doesn’t Require Capes
Discipleship |Leadership
Pastoral Care Doesn’t Require Capes
Four practitioners discuss how to minister well without resorting to heroics.
Moderated by Daniel Harrell
What Sanctification Looks Like
Discipleship |Leadership
What Sanctification Looks Like
The Bible’s diverse narratives help us disciple those entrusted to our care.
Leopoldo Sánchez
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Your Presence Is a Living Sermon
Discipleship |Leadership
Your Presence Is a Living Sermon
Showing up makes God’s love tangible when people need it most.
Hannah King
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Racial Reconciliation Requires a Painful Level of Self-Awareness
Discipleship |Leadership
Racial Reconciliation Requires a Painful Level of Self-Awareness
To participate in the work of justice, we pastors need to grow and change.
Rich Villodas
Visitation Is Still Our Vocation
Discipleship |Leadership|Outreach
Visitation Is Still Our Vocation
We may face new challenges, but the heart of our calling remains the same.
Tyler C. Arnold
Pastoral Care for Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks
Discipleship |Leadership
Pastoral Care for Bruised Reeds and Smoldering Wicks
Paul shows us how to restore worth to the wounded and weary.
Jeff Peabody
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7 Books for Your Pastoral Care Library
Discipleship |Leadership
7 Books for Your Pastoral Care Library
Must-have resources for multifaceted ministry.
Compiled by Kelli B. Trujillo
What Aquinas Can Teach Us About Shepherding Sufferers
Discipleship |Leadership
What Aquinas Can Teach Us About Shepherding Sufferers
Theological insights on the nature of human emotion and how to interpret it.
Matthew LaPine
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When We Don’t Care Enough to Care
Discipleship |Leadership
When We Don’t Care Enough to Care
As we love and comfort others, the Comforter gives strength for our weariness (and wariness too).
Daniel Harrell
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Jesus’ Miracles Showcase More Than His Power. They Reveal His Pastoral Nature.
Discipleship |Leadership
Jesus’ Miracles Showcase More Than His Power. They Reveal His Pastoral Nature.
Learning from the Good Shepherd’s gentle care.
Kelli B. Trujillo

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