Pastoral Visitation

It is not our words or insights that [suffering people] want most; it is our mere presence, says Philip Yancey in the resource below. It can be surprising what people are looking for when we visit them as pastors or church members. This 25-page resource offers a plethora of helpful do's and don'ts for those tender situations. Whether you're visiting someone who's sick, someone who's going through a rough patch in life, or someone you just want to check in on, these articles can guide you. Table of Contents:Why We Do Visitation (free sample)Three reasons it is a vital part of ministry.Doug SelfHow Home Visits Pay OffHome visits benefit church members?and the pastor.Grant McDowellVisitation Builds Better MinistryOther facets of ministry will be enriched.Doug SelfI Love Hospital Visitation--Sort OfIt's sad, routine, and sometimes very sweet.Joe McKeeverSuccessful VisitationTaking a closer look at an overlooked aspect of pastoral ministry.Ryan HobbsPastor Good SamCan a purposeful church l