Audio from Student Ministry Leader Training
John Elmore and Jessica Gober - October 6, 2013
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us.
1 Peter 2:9
You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
1 Corinthians 10:13
13 No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
Who can provide pastoral care? You can! You are a royal priest.
- You’re able to comfort those in any affliction
- You’re able to relate because you’ve had troubles (even if they aren’t exactly the same).
- You’re able to offer hope because you know Christ. Christ alone heals.
Your job is to grow students in intimacy with Christ, the source of all comfort.
Downloadable Resources:
- 10 Pastoral Care DOs and DON'Ts (PDF)
- Specific Pastoral Care Issue Sheets (PDF)
- God's Role vs. Our Role (PDF)
- Bridge Illustration (PDF)
