God has created us as social beings and as such, loneliness and isolation are not part of his plan for us. We need one another and we all benefit from the encouragement, comfort and direction that we are able to give one another. It is certainly not a sign of weakness to acknowledge that we could benefit from a listening ear or are in need of an encouraging word. In the course of conversation many are surprised to discover that the very problems and difficulties they are struggling with are part of the experience of those whom they share them with.
Every Christian is part of the church – we are a ‘body’ and as such need each other. To try to struggle along as a solitary hermit Christian is to miss out on God’s rich provision for our comfort and encouragement.
Every Christian is part of the church – we are a ‘body’ and as such need each other. To try to struggle along as a solitary hermit Christian is to miss out on God’s rich provision for our comfort and encouragement.
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"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 |
At Banchory Christian Fellowship Church we are serious about our responsibility to care for one another. We believe that most pastoral care takes place as we listen to the ministry of God’s Word Sunday by Sunday and as we share together in day to day hospitality and fellowship. In addition, our small groups are intended to address pastoral problems as we gather around God’s Word. Many recognise the therapy associated with viewing life’s experiences through the filter of God’s word – our greatest source of wisdom. However, for many, additional and specific support and encouragement can be really helpful. This can be given in a very relaxed manner as members of the congregation share their concerns. Often all that people require is for someone to act as a sounding board so that in the course of conversation any decisions that need to be made become clear. Others find that as a result of sharing some burden they attain a new sense of perspective so that what once appeared to be a crushing mountain becomes no more than an unpleasant molehill.
The Church has a small pastoral care team led by our Pastor, Duncan Ryan and supported by one of our Deacons, Sharon Bradley. Having completed the two-year certificate training course with Biblical Counselling UK, Sharon is serving as a Biblical Counselling Deacon at the church where her duties include offering counselling and support within her pastoral role.
To find out more, or seek help, please contact us.
The Church has a small pastoral care team led by our Pastor, Duncan Ryan and supported by one of our Deacons, Sharon Bradley. Having completed the two-year certificate training course with Biblical Counselling UK, Sharon is serving as a Biblical Counselling Deacon at the church where her duties include offering counselling and support within her pastoral role.
To find out more, or seek help, please contact us.
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