Equipping Lay Leaders for Congregational Care: A Theological and Practical Framework

Description

This article from Abide University makes the argument for sharing the work of pastoral care among professional clergy and lay leaders in a congregation. Written with the perspective that lay leaders should participate in pastoral ministry both to avoid clergy burnout and also to build a more deeply connected community, this article reviews why the Bible calls for every-member ministry, approaches to select and train lay care ministers, and how to supervise, celebrate, and sustain the ministry.

Features

• Links to related topics
• Bibliography
• Biblical references

Practical Applications

• Share this article with your congregation's pastor to open a discussion about the biblical grounding for lay pastoral care.
• Read this article with a team of lay leaders to understand how to train those outside of clergy roles for pastoral ministry.