John 21:16

"Take care of my sheep."

Adelphicare is prepared by Christadelphians to help people care for and support one another — practically, prayerfully, and personally
— through life's harder seasons.

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Welcome to the newly modernised and redesigned Adelphicare website

Adelphicare was founded more than 13 years ago by Laurence Lepherd from Toowoomba. Through his passion for pastoral care, professional experience, and the support of a dedicated team, the site has grown into a rich collection of articles, videos, and practical resources.
The newly revised Pastoral Friend Program is Laurence’s final labour of love for Adelphicare, and we warmly encourage everyone to explore and complete it. We are deeply grateful to Laurence, his team of qualified contributors, and those who have generously and courageously shared reflections from their own experiences over the years.
By God’s continued grace, Adelphicare will keep providing thoughtful, practical, and up-to-date resources grounded in the godly principles of care and compassion. Peter Collins of Brisbane is the site’s new curator and can be contacted using the Contact Us form.

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PFP Launch

Pastoral Friend Program - New!

We are very pleased to announce a revised version of a pastoral care course - “Pastoral Friend Program (PFP)”. This is designed to help anyone from anywhere learn more about how to care spiritually for a friend. PFP can be fully completed online at your own pace. You can start any time!

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Kylee Mingham – My 12-year Journey

Kylee endured depression for 12 years. She describes her journey in this video. We are grateful that she has made this recording with the aim of helping people to understand the feelings of despair that come with depression and the way it can be overcome. She describes in detail what she suggests as “Trusting God’s plan”. Kylee hopes that the many people who have the same illness will also be able to embark on such a journey. She observes: “If there is one thing I have learned, it is this: God's timing, not mine; God's will, not mine; God's plan, not mine; and God's glory, not mine.”

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Carer's Corner

Spiritual care, in practice

In Brisbane, Australia we have the beautiful gift of Brisbane Bible Mornings, where sisters from all over Brisbane meet around the word of God and share learning, fellowship and our lives about once a month. This gift was established by Sis Stephanie Collins as she battled breast cancer and by the beautiful sisters who surrounded her and supported her through that journey, alongside her wonderful husband, Bro Nic, and his family. Her legacy in leaving this gift to the sisters in Brisbane, where there are no barriers and no judgments, just a beautiful environment of loving God and each other as we journey towards the Kingdom, is without measure.
— Jane Hughes

Read Steph and Nic's cancer journey..
Wilderness Conversations podcast - April 2024 →

Jane’s description of the class organised around Bible readings clearly shows a practical outworking of spiritual care. The memory of Stephanie’s contribution is a highly valued testimony to care long after her passing. — Laurence Lepherd

Ways to help and be helped

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Whether you're new to pastoral care or looking for a specific resource
these are the best places to start.

Pastoral Friend Program

A free, self-paced online program for anyone wanting to grow in pastoral care skills.

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Handbook

The full guide to the program, and a standing reference for pastoral carers.

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Videos

A growing library of short videos covering care topics from everyday life.

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Hymn 116 - “Praise, my soul, the King of Heaven”

This is a favourite hymn for many people. It enables them to enthusiastically raise their voices in singing – something strongly recommended by King David. It demonstrates an outworking of spiritual care through the praise of God. “Sing to God, sing praises to his name; lift up a song to him who rides through the deserts; his name is the LORD; exult before him!” (Psalm 68:4 ESV) This recording has been made by the Adelphian Singers. (www.adelphiansingers.org)

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Facing something hard?

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Practical essays on what to do and say in specific life circumstances — written to help you show up well for someone who needs it.

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Articles library

Over 100 care articles, searchable by topic.

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Help Someone

20+ essays for specific, real-life caring situations.

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About Adelphicare

Who we are, and other Christadelphian support services.

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Because we care...

In a time of world chaos, our care includes sharing the hope for the future as found in God's Word, the Bible. Visit a Christadelphian Bible Education site, or read the short booklets shown below.

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Read Hope for a Hopeless World

Read God's New World

Read Why Does God Allow Suffering?

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Christ is Coming

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