Pastoral Care on Alpha Connection Christian Teaching Conversation 3 Essential Elements of Alpha Shepherding: tending to needs, strengthening the weak, providing, shielding, protecting, refreshing, leading, comforting, guiding. Psalm 78:52; Psalm 23 Christian community = a place of refuge and safety What is Pastoral Care? Look after/care for every Alpha guest Pray for each one in your group Learn their names, make friends Dependence on Christ, not us. Remember: Spiritual maturity is a lifelong process. 1. Aim: Maturity in Christ Alpha gives guests an opportunity to experience: Prayer Christian community Bible Truth The Holy Spirit Dependence on Jesus, not you Salvation : Be prepared 2. Method: Growth in Maturity Be an Encourager: Validate, affirm them. Creation / The Fall / Redemption / Glorification Be a Listener: Talk about their interests. Listening tells people what you say matters to me. Be a Peacemaker: Dont debate or criticize. What unites us is infinitely greater than what divides us. 2. Growth in Maturity Love involves commitment. Guests: Freedom to Come and Go Leaders and helpers: Give 100% What is our responsibility as an Alpha team? 3. Commitment To this end I labour, struggling with all His energy, which so powerfully works in me. Colossians 1:29 Its Gods energy and work of the Holy Spirit that empowers us! 3. Commitment Alpha Canada WebsitePlease remember to Register ALL your courses!