Thoughts Concerning Pastoral Care

While in Seminary the students receive a course entitled Poimenics. The purpose of this course is set forth in the syllabus used for study. It is “to prepare the student as much as possible for his calling and duties as a Pastor of the sheep of Christ.” The course deals with the labors of a minister as he goes in and out among the members of his congregation applying the Word of God to their specific needs and cares. Being a pastor and being a preacher are two different aspects of a minister’s...