How do we care in ChristChurch?

Pastoral Care in ChristChurch works this way

Firstly, by one another.

ChristChurch has always been a relational church.  What does that mean?  A paraphrase of 1 Peter 4:8-10 might help, 'love each other deeply… offer hospitality to one another… use whatever gift you have received to serve others'.

Secondly, through our Small Groups.

Obviously you need to be in a small group to benefit most!  Here we share the privilege of caring for one another by offering prayerful, practical and moral support.

Thirdly, the Pastoral Care Team offers backup.

When folk are unable to help for whatever reason the Pastoral Care Team will do their best to offer support.  Our Associate Pastor Jackie Whyte will normally be the one to respond to emergencies.  The Pastoral Care deacons, Geoff and Anita Wilson, support Jackie by coordinating the team.

Although ChristChurch Elders do not, as a rule, provide a regular visitation ministry, any of them will visit on request, just let them know.