Craft sensitive, compassionate pastoral emails for difficult situations. This prompt helps you communicate care, support, and spiritual guidance during challenging times in people’s lives.
Write a pastoral care email for a member going through a difficult time.
Situation Context:
- Person's name: [First name]
- What they're facing: [e.g., "job loss" or "medical diagnosis" or "grief after loss" or "marriage struggles"]
- Your relationship: [e.g., "have known them 3 years" or "newer member" or "close relationship"]
- Any specific requests: [e.g., "asked for prayer" or "requested conversation" or "no specific ask"]
- Church support available: [e.g., "prayer team" or "meal train" or "counseling referrals"]
Email Guidelines:
- Acknowledge their pain without minimizing it
- Express genuine care and concern
- Offer specific, concrete support (not just "let me know if you need anything")
- Include brief, appropriate spiritual encouragement
- Respect their privacy and agency
- Length: 150-200 words
- Tone: Warm, pastoral, genuine (not performative or overly formal)
Make it clear you're available but not pushy. Real care, not religious platitudes.