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 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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Feature Article

Men - who are you when the role is gone?

Many men find their purpose in what they do: provider, husband, father, committee member. It’s a good thing, but a fragile one. When illness stops the work, the children leave home, or we fail at the very thing we were responsible for, where does purpose go? For men facing depression, addiction or the loss of a role, this essay turns to an unnamed man of God from Judah in 1 Kings 13. His failure was catastrophic, yet his title was never taken from him. Here’s the lesson for men: if your purpose rides on your job or your role, it goes when they do. If it’s rooted in who God says you are, it holds, even through the dark patches. Read Peter Window's “Men With Purpose.”

"You are a man of God. So pursue godliness. Strive for it. Take hold of it. And as we do this, collectively we build up THE Man of God – Christ in all of us." — Peter Window

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Carer's Corner

Spiritual care - Men with the Master

Adelaide’s Men with the Master has been a yearly retreat for men every May, with a simple common goal…to learn to follow Jesus, our lord, master, rabbi and friend. Men from around Australia and overseas, from all walks of life, of all ages, wherever they are on their faith journey, come and share friendship and fellowship with each other in a relaxed, friendly, and free atmosphere. The studies are always about Jesus…a man of so much depth and spiritual understanding, our guide and measure...who leads us to God. Leave your self at the gate as you enter, and come to the table with our lord, and enjoy…! Men say “it’s their once a year ecclesia”, “their other family”, “the one thing in the yearly calendar they wouldn’t miss”. Come and enjoy a great, fun weekend. As well as the yearly event, in between, we try and keep in touch, share our lives and look out for each other.

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I encourage all men to attend in Adelaide from Friday April 30th to Sunday May 2nd 2027. It is a great opportunity to learn more about our Lord and master, Jesus Christ, and to share fellowship with other men of like mind. The studies are always relevant and practical, and the discussions are open and honest. I have attended several times and have always come away feeling refreshed and encouraged in my faith. What ever burdens you may be carrying, this is a great place to join with other men to share and support each other in our walk with Christ. — Peter Collins (Site Curator)

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Whether you're new to pastoral care or looking for a specific resource
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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.

Videos

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

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Articles library

Over 100 care articles, searchable by topic.

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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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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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Hymn 23 - "As pants the hart for cooling streams""

"As Pants the Hart" draws from Psalm 42 — the cry of someone who feels far from God and aches to be near again. The image is a deer, exhausted from being chased, desperate for water. That's the longing this hymn puts into words: not a comfortable faith, but a soul that genuinely thirsts for God like a parched throat thirsts for a cool stream. What makes this hymn endure is its honesty. It doesn't rush past the hard questions — "why restless, why cast down, my soul?" — it sits with them. Yet each verse turns from ache to hope, ending in quiet, confident praise of the One who is "thy health's eternal spring." If you've ever felt distant from God, or just weary and in need of restoration, let this hymn give voice to that longing — and to the hope that answers it. View more hymns on the organ (played by Laurence Lepherd) and sung by the Adelphian Singers. (www.adelphiansingers.org)

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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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