General Baptist Pastoral Ministries

Partnering with Pastors and Churches to train and support pastors and their families
	The Pastoral Ministries Department serves in helping to meet the concerns and needs of ministers and their families. Within the General Baptist vision of making disciples, raising up leaders and growing healthy churches; pastoral ministries seeks to support, give counseling, and provide training for those whom God has placed in ministry. This office establishes communication with General Baptist ministers and seeks to build relationships among them.

Pastoral Care for Pastors
	The purpose of Pastoral Ministries is to care for the pastor and those in ministry. This care is by providing the following services: Guidance and counseling in ministerial concerns Training through LAMP Providing referral service for pastors and churches Suggesting available resources for both personal and leadership development Mediating in conflict situations Assisting in the development of adequate compensation package Encouraging participation in the General Baptist Pension Trust Endorsement of Chaplains