Faith and Practice
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Part III: Friends Practices
Chapter 2—Pastoral Ministry
B. Pastoral Responsibilities
Pastors must carry on their labor in harmony with the principles of the denomination and in agreement with the provisions of this book of Faith and Practice, taking care that opportunity be afforded in all meetings for worship for the free exercise by members of the congregation of any gifts for service which the Lord may have conferred. Care should be taken that pastors adhere to and teach Friends doctrine as outlined in this book.
The pastor and the Spiritual Life Ministries Committee share the responsibility for the spiritual care of the congregation. In addition to the preaching ministry, the pastor should:
systematically call in the homes of members and attendees;
be available for counseling, or refer people to appropriate counselors;
visit the sick and bereaved;
help those in need;
encourage the ministries of the meeting and may attend committee functions in an advisory role if he or she chooses or is needed;
encourage the use of the spiritual gifts present in the congregation to broaden the ministry base of the meeting;
pray with and for the members and attendees of the congregation;
freely operate within his or her own giftedness for full and free expression and example of ministry.
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