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While at the Seminary we discussed the fact that many people are just simply unaware of when they should contact their pastor. Often we think the pastor is too busy for us to bother him with what we are going through. The goal of this list is to help members know some examples of when pastor would desire, and expect a call from the church members as he shepherds the flock.

· You receive life threatening news
· You want to talk about major problems (Marriage, substance abuse, family, etc.)
· There is a restoration in the family after major problems
· You need to hear you are forgiven for your sins
· There is a death in the family
· There is a need for prayer
· You are admitted to the Hospital (Hospital staff and nurses no longer call the church)
· There is a struggle with an issue of faith (Spiritual, mental or emotional distress)
· There is domestic violence or any form of abuse
· There are potential new members in need of instruction/confirmation

· A baptism is necessary
· The family is planning a move
· The family will be away for an extended time from home or church
· The family is going on vacation over a Sunday
· A family member moves into a nursing home or assisted living
· There is a criminal act against the family or home
· There is a fire or other kind of accident
· There is a suicidal issue
· A theological question that cannot be answered
· The pastor has offended you or someone you know
· There are thoughts about leaving the church or congregation
· There is a loss of employment
· A child moves to college
· A family member is arrested or put in jail
· A marriage is being planned
· There is a discussion of medical assistance to get pregnant
· Someone in the family becomes pregnant
· There are difficulties during pregnancy or a miscarriage in the family
· There are thoughts of abortion or adoption
· A new child comes home
· Someone does not see or understand how God is helping them
· Something good happens!

Pastor is called by God as your Under Shepherd of Christ on this earth. The Bible tells us “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and to die, a time to plant, and to harvest; a time to kill, and to heal; a time to break down, and to build up; a time to weep, and to laugh; a time to mourn, and to dance; a time to embrace, and to stop; a time to keep silent, and to speak; a time to love, and to hate; a time for war, and for peace.” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Pastor is there to point to Christ through everything life throws at us.       

God’s Blessings,
Pastor Ferch