Revitalize and Replant Pastoral Visits with Jim Elliff
Dec 27, 2024
Jim Elliff, founder and president of Christian Communicators Worldwide, shares his wealth of knowledge on effective pastoral visits. He emphasizes the transformative power of systematic outreach and its role in building deep connections within the congregation. The discussion highlights the importance of addressing unresolved conflicts and nurturing intimacy among church members. Elliff also advocates for recognizing individual spiritual gifts to enhance ministry collaboration, providing valuable resources for revitalizing struggling churches.
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Systematic Pastoral Visits
- Systematically visit church members to connect and build relationships.
- This is especially applicable to smaller churches (50-100 people).
Knowing Your Sheep
- Pastoral visits are an important way for pastors to care for their people.
- Knowing your sheep is a fundamental aspect of being a shepherd.
Pastors Should Visit
- Pastors should conduct visitations themselves, not delegate the task.
- Personal visits foster deeper connections than relying on deacons.
