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Ministering to People in Pain

  1. Lesson One
    What Is Pain?
    2 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  2. Lesson Two
    What Does It Mean to Minister?
    2 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  3. Lesson Three
    How an Authentic Christian Theodicy Can Help Others
    2 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  4. Lesson Four
    Ministry Intervention #1—Listening Without Judging
    2 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  5. Lesson Five
    Ministry Intervention #2—Helping People Think Differently About the Situation
    2 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  6. Lesson Six
    Ministry Intervention #3—Helping People Respond to Their Circumstances
    2 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  7. Lesson Seven
    Ministry Intervention #4—Helping People Develop Resilience
    2 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  8. Lesson Eight
    Ministry Intervention #5—Forgiveness
    2 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  9. Lesson Nine
    Ministry Intervention #6—Prayer
    2 Activities
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    1 Assessment
  10. Lesson Ten
    Case Studies
    2 Activities
    |
    1 Assessment
  11. Course Wrap-Up
    Course Completion
    1 Activity
    |
    1 Assessment

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Ministering to People in Pain What Is Pain? Overview and Objectives
Lesson 1, Activity 1

Overview and Objectives

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Lesson Overview

In Lesson One, Dr. Mathews and Dr. Mason begin the discussion by introducing various definitions and causes of pain.

Lesson Objectives

When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:

  • Identify several different types of pain experienced by people.
  • Understand that pain is something experienced by everyone, and that we often need help from others to cope with it.
  • Give a clear definition of pain.

Personal Reflection

As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
What are some ways that people try to avoid pain or painful situations?