Spiritual and Pastoral Care

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This paper discusses a brief history of the evolution of pastoral care, the philosophies that encompass a pastoral ministry within the community and the elements of pastoral care that should be included in a pastoral community ministry design. It looks at how reconciliation, restoration and motivation are all essential elements.

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"Pastoral care has undergone an evolution through the decades that began with religious views, and then transformed into a type of mere clinical counseling. Considered by some to only be a type of psychological intervention for youth in the modern world, pastoral care is often considered a method of therapy that is a means of assisting clinicians during treatment. Yet, the historical foundations of pastoral care lie in biblical spirituality. This element of religious guidance is the strength of true pastoral care, for it aids in providing the individual with scriptural insights to the world, life, and in making significant change. Biblical inclusion into pastoral care further creates the opportunity to motivate others through scripture with hope in living. "

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