Abortion, Miscarriage, and Pastoral Care

A Ministry of Care by Dr. Daniel G. Bagby Pastoral Care Guidance for Deacons, Stephen Ministers, and the Congregation of River Road Church, Baptist Abortion, Miscarriage, and Pastoral Care Theological presuppositions (questions—and how they are answered—shape...

Caring for those who are Homebound

A Ministry of Care by Dr. Daniel G. Bagby Pastoral Care Guidance for Deacons, Stephen Ministers, and the Congregation of River Road Church, Baptist Caring for those who are Homebound Questions for homebound member visits: In what ways may the church be more sensitive...

Praying with a Church Member

A Ministry of Care by Dr. Daniel G. Bagby Pastoral Care Guidance for Deacons, Stephen Ministers, and the Congregation of River Road Church, Baptist Praying with a Church Member There are occasions when a prayer early in a conversation will not only reassure a...

Impact Scale for Change and Stress Events

A Ministry of Care by Dr. Daniel G. Bagby Pastoral Care Guidance for Deacons, Stephen Ministers, and the Congregation of River Road Church, Baptist Impact Scale for Change and Stress Events (Adapted from Thomas H. Holmes, MD) Death of a...

Stress and Anxiety Care

A Ministry of Care by Dr. Daniel G. Bagby Pastoral Care Guidance for Deacons, Stephen Ministers, and the Congregation of River Road Church, Baptist Stress and Anxiety Care Ten main stressors: Compressed time: Frazzled from hectic daily schedules. Communication...