Pastoral home visits are an essential and time-honored aspect of Christian ministry. These visits provide spiritual support, encouragement, prayer, and pastoral care within the personal space of congregants. Whether for discipleship, counseling, or checking in on the sick or elderly, home visits reflect the heart of a shepherd who genuinely cares for the flock. 1. Biblical Basis for Pastoral Home Visits Pastoral care through home visitation is rooted in Scripture and modeled by Jesus and the early apostles: a. Jesus Visited Homes ● Luke 10:38-42 – Jesus visited Mary and Martha’s home, ministering through His presence and teaching. ● Mark 2:1-12 – Jesus was in a home when He healed the paralytic lowered through the roof. b. The Early Church ● Acts 2:46 – “ They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts .” ● Acts 5:42 – “ Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped te...
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