Pastoral Visitors at Bognor Regis Methodist Church aim to provide the pastoral care to a specified group of members or adherents.
They pray regularly for them and keep in contact by visiting, phoning or spending time with them elsewhere. They follow up if people have missed worship for some time, pass on any special thoughts to the minister, deliver or post newsletters, greetings cards, membership tickets or information as needed.
They can expect to offer support and encouragement in times of need. They take part in relevant training and safeguarding checks.
Bognor Regis Methodist Church has a number of pastoral visitors. If you would like to be added to the list or find out more about what is involved in the training, contact the church for more information. You can also talk to Anita after a service.
Pastoral care and Christianity
“Pastoral care is central to the life of Christian community. Christ calls us to care for each other, celebrating life’s joys together and holding each other in times of difficulty.
“The pastoral team, made up of our pastoral visitors, overseen by the minister are commissioned to pray regularly for those under their care, sharing in their joys, offering comfort in sorrow and support in times of need. In this ministry, pastoral visitors share the love and grace of God in their particular calling.
“Of course that does not mean this calling is theirs alone – we are all called to share the grace and love of God.”
Revd Dan Balsdon