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- 7.1 Objectives and guiding principles
- 7.2 Limits of pastoral care
- 7.3 Pastoral care bound to a ministry
- 7.4 Pastoral care without a ministry
- 7.5 The pastoral care discussion
- 7.6 Confession
- 7.7 Pastoral care for ministers
- 7.8 Instruction for children
- 7.9 Youth care
- 7.10 Pastoral care for special groups
- 7.11 Care of members who live far away
7.11 Care of members who live far away
If members live far from the nearest congregation for a lengthier period of time—or permanently—and can therefore not attend the divine services, the Apostle will review other suitable options for providing them with pastoral care. Members should be encouraged to communicate their need for such pastoral care.