Seventh-Day Adventist Elder Guide Study Guide For Chapter 6

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Elders Handbook: Study Guide For Chapter 6 The Elder and Church Nurture

Love and unity are Christian requirements. Unity empowers the church and Christian love produces unity despite differences - Page 131, Elder's Handbook

Valuable ways to nurture the congregation:
- Visitation
- Personal counseling
- Small groups
- Prayer ministry
- Social interaction
Visiting memebrs helps elders be better leaders. Visitation can also be before and after church.
Visit should be planned to be effective.
Elements of counselling:
- Listening
- Concentrating on a solution
- helping the person choose a plan
- prayer
- Knowing when to refer to trained counsellor
Small groups have been effective throughout history
Small groups are effective in meeting needs
Vital parts of small group: Sharing, studying, and prayer
Social activities are essential

Other sections in this chapter:

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