Pastoral Perplexities in the pandemic
Trench Talk Extended Edition (40+ minute)
How do we pursue pastoral care in the midst of the pandemic? What biblical foundation do we turn to for wisdom in a pandemic? How should pastors shepherd the flock through social media? Should you meet face-to-face with couples for counseling?
Brian Croft and Jim Savastio answer these, and many more on this episode of Trench Talk.
Show Notes:
(2:10) Biblical Foundation for this conversation.
(6:20) Be careful to not speak of things we cannot speak on with certainty
(7:45) How do we shepherd members in their social media usage?
(12:25) How do we do marriage counseling?
(19:00) How do we proceed with widow care?
(23:00) How do you conduct a funeral in this time?
(25:15) How do yo proceed with Summer plans?
(26:55) What about the Lord’s Supper?
(27:30) What about church discipline?
(30:00) What do you do if you are in a ministry transition?
(34:00) How do you keep your schedule consitent when nothing seems consistent?