Called to something more: the team approach to pastoral care

Jeffery A Sweeney

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Called to something more: the team approach to pastoral care

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Jeffery A Sweeney. Called to Something More: the Team Approach to Pastoral Care. Hood Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/66ebb9d3-0deb-4fb2-8363-1bc5f8a727b6.

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J. A. Sweeney. Called to something more: the team approach to pastoral care. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/66ebb9d3-0deb-4fb2-8363-1bc5f8a727b6

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Jeffery A Sweeney. Called to Something More: the Team Approach to Pastoral Care. Hood Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/66ebb9d3-0deb-4fb2-8363-1bc5f8a727b6.

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Jeffery A Sweeney

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Abstract

This project is motivated by the need for more effective pastoral care. The team approach within the caring community seems to fit this need. The 'team' will be an interdisciplinary team whose goal is to provide a more effective pastoral care. As an ordained clergy in the United Methodist Church, one of my biggest frustrations has always been that the 'job' is bigger than one individual can successfully accomplish. The old adage 'two heads are better than one' rings true to me for Christian ministry. Through the years, many have felt that the laity understands pastoral care as the sole duty of the paid clergy. The scriptures clearly show that Jesus did not understand ministry as an individual endeavor, but as a team approach as he sent his disciples out to minister in pairs. Also, Jesus said, 'When two or more are gathered in my name, I am in the midst of them.' This is an expression of community gathering in Christ's name and ministering not alone, but with Christ in their midst. The chief question for this project is: How effectively can a small rural United Methodist congregation embrace the team approach to pastoral care?

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