The Call to Care

A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Friends

by Geoff & Mary Norridge and friends

The Call to Care is a compilation of many things we learnt and valued through nearly 60 years in pastoral ministry. Every Christian can care for another person, but many tend to disqualify themselves because some terms sound intimidating — so we’ve chosen to use the more accessible term, ‘Pastoral Friend’.
Take a look at the extract of the book to see Endorsements, Contents, Introduction and more—and see how it has the potential to equip and strengthen pastoral care in your church community.
There’s the sound of heavy rain! It’s time to prepare workers for the harvest!

Geoff & Mary Norridge

What some church leaders say about “The Call to Care”

Geoff and Mary’s authentic voice and collaborative approach shine through every chapter, equipping leaders and believers to be pastoral friends in a rapidly changing world. It is a timely and Spirit-led resource for the Church today.
Rev. Dr. Guichun Jun, Yoido Pentecostal Research Tutor, Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, UK

This excellent book contains wisdom gleaned over years and is produced here in a way that is both accessible and inspiring. This is a timely book, full of timeless principles.
Richard & Anna Ellwood, Team Leaders, Salt & Light Advance Churches, UK

The Call to Care is profound, but not heavy; challenging, but not discouraging; practical, but not prescriptive. They talk about being a ‘pastoral friend’ and that is the whole tone of the book. They don’t come as experts telling us what to do, but as friends sharing accumulated wisdom. It is a very timely book, and I thoroughly recommend it.
Sue Cathie, Communauté Chrétienne de Bruxelles, Belgium

This book champions a missional perspective on pastoral ministry. And another thing we love is that it’s authentic; Geoff and Mary have lived what they have written. The pages drip with the distilled wisdom of experience and provide practical encouragement for all who care for others or aspire to. It’s indispensable!
Dr. Rick & Liz Thomas Pastoral Team Leaders, Taking Ground Group of Churches, UK

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