Thoughtful contributions on the nature and challenges of Christian leadership.

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​​BLOG

Some of my blog posts relate to pastoral care. You can read them here.

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BOOKS

Keeping Care Pastoral: The Heart of Gospel-Shaped Pastoral Care

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VIDEOS

You can watch videos of me speaking on pastoral care and spiritual life themes in this YouTube playlist.

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THE COST

Articles and blog posts are available free of charge (books are paid for). If you appreciate an article or blog post and would like to donate to support me, you are welcome to do so.

Pastoral care training for teams in churches and organisations.

 

WHAT I DO

Courses laying foundations for pastoral care and seminars on specific issues.

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I have taught pastoral care in Bible Colleges, for ministry trainees, and to help develop leaders in various churches in various countries.

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MY APPROACH

I am committed to training that iis biblically based, practically applied and interactive.

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When training in pastoral care I make use of case studies.

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COURSE

6 two-hour sessions:

• Gospel-Shaped Pastoral Care Foundations Course

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SEMINARS

The following are examples of subjects I can speak on among many others:​

• Becoming a caring community

• Boundaries and limits in pastoral care

• Listening for the soul

• Pastoral guidance

• Pastoral prayer

• Pastoral provision.

• Structures for pastoral care in churches

• Understanding needs and health in gospel perspective

• Use of Scripture in Pastoral Care

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THE COST

I do not charge a fixed amount for providing training, but donations to my personal support are welcome from churches and organisations.

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Churches typically donate around £100 to £150 per hour of training in addition to covering travel expenses.

Advice for church leaders on structuring pastoral care provision or on specific pastoral issue

 

WHAT I OFFER

Whatever your questions about how best to provide pastoral care - whether in general or in a specific need - I can help you think the issues through and find a way forward. I am also happy to read over and comment on your documents.

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MY APPROACH

I will always aim to help you find a way that is biblically faithful and that embodies grace and truth for the person or people you are seeking to help.

 

Any discussions I have with you are governed by my Personal Code of Conduct in ministry

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THE COST

I do not charge a fixed amount for giving advice, but donations to my personal support are welcome from churches and organisations.

 

An hour of time from an adviser would normally cost between £50 and £150​.