One of the privileges of being involved in pastoral ministry is being able to visit you, whether that is in your home, out for a meal, or in some other place. I read an article a few months ago in which a pastor shared his thoughts on what it might be helpful for you to bear in mind when you receive a pastoral visit (whether from me, one of the elders, or one of your brothers and sisters in Christ). I’ll give his summary points below, and then link to the short article so you can see how he expands each of the basic ideas he is sharing:
- We want to be there
- We won’t inspect your home
- We will enjoy small talk
- We want you to be honest
- We would love to read and pray with you.
You can read the rest here: https://thinkingpastorally.com/2023/09/26/5-things-at-the-heart-of-a-pastoral-visit/