Disciples who really care (Wednesday Morning)

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are followers and learners of a good shepherd who is our perfect model of care. But is ‘caring’ not just for the specialists? What does Paul mean when he writes to the Corinthians of ‘every member care’ in the body of Christ? And what would it look like in practice? This seminar and discussion aims to consider how we can grow in what Jesus called the defining characteristic of His followers – “by this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another” (John 13:35). Dr. Andrew Collins works part-time as a consultant psychiatrist in the field of psychiatric intensive care. He also works part-time in the field of Christian counselling from his home in Portadown, Northern Ireland. As well as offering this service, Andrew has provided teaching and training on pastoral and mental health issues for churches and conferences. Andrew is an elder in Killicomaine Evangelical Church where he is involved in the ministry on a regular basis. He is married with five children.