Hospital or Country Club? Who feels most at home in your church? Broken, hurting people or the socially well-adjusted with seemingly no problems?

Equipping the Church for Personal Ministry

Jesus said, It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance (Luke 5:31-32). The Institute for Pastoral Care exists to help churches cultivate a culture that is consistent with the mission of Jesus. This is accomplished by equipping the body of Christ to:

• Grow in an awareness of their need of Jesus and how a relationship with him impacts how they face their daily problems.

• Grow in an awareness of others' need of Jesus and how relationships are the context where people find help.

When this two-fold relational dynamic is working in the life of a local church, a culture of grace and growth will emerge that is in keeping with Jesus' mission for the entire body of Christ. Each local church will experience qualitative growth which will most likely result in quantitative growth.

The Institute for Pastoral Care is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) charitable organization. Donations are tax-deductible.

Our Staff

Dr. Tim Lane - Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry in Counseling. For more information about Tim, see his biographical information on this website at the "About" section. Tim enjoys working with individuals who are struggling with a host of issues as well as couples who want help in their marriages. He also likes to work with pastors and their spouses as they navigate the highs and lows of ministry.

Tim has been in pastoral and counseling work for over 30 years. He has an M. Div. and a D. Min. in Pastoral Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia, PA.

If you would like to contact Tim, follow this link: Dr. Tim Lane

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