Pastors should be prepared to minister when they step foot in a hospital room. With someone under your care in frail condition, this is no time to wing it. Visiting someone is not just about what you do once you are in the room, it is about being prepared before you arrive.
You might feel out of place next to a hospital bed if you’re fresh out of seminary. You might feel awkward if you’re new to the church and haven’t built relationships with everyone yet. You might feel off your game if your church’s needs are not such that you make hospital visits frequently. These situations cause us to be unprepared
If you find yourself approaching hospital visits with fear and trepidation, consider some of these tips for being prepared to care for your people when they are sick. Keep reading
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