To begin with I was going to give 101 questions in this blog post, but then I realized (as I was writing it) that these 35 questions give us plenty to think about and are wonderful growth and accountability questions. Let us remember that we are not visiting people to make them like us or think better about us. We are not visiting people to make them feel better about themselves. We are visiting people to help them know God, call on God and walk according to God’s will and way. These questions will help us as pastors to discover the condition of people’s faith and spiritual practices so that we can share the gospel, pray with people and disciple them in the ways of Jesus Christ.
- How are you feeling these days?
- How is life?
- How is work?
- Is everyone in your family physically healthy?
- How can I pray for you?
- What is God teaching you these days?
- What is God prompting you to do?
- What are you doing about what God is prompting you to do?
- Have you struggled with temptation recently?
- How have you overcome any recent temptation?
- Have you committed any sins this week?
- Have you confessed your sins to the Lord?
- How are you seeking to actively avoid temptation?
- What are you doing to not go back and repeat your past sins?
- What miracle have you seen recently?
- How has God answered your prayers recently?
- If it seems like God hasn’t answered you recently, what do you think He is up to?
- Are you reading your Bible faithfully?
- What are you reading in the Bible?
- What are you learning from what you are reading in the Bible?
- Is there anyone God is asking you to go and serve?
- Do you need to forgive someone?
- What physical struggles can I pray with you about?
- Who does God have you praying for these days?
- Are you doing your daily devotions?
- Do you ever pray with family and friends (besides before meals)?
- We’ve missed you at church. Do you think you’ll be able to make it in the next week or so?
- What do you think God is saying to you about your life/feelings/circumstances/etc
- Is there anything I can help you or your family with?
- Are there any questions about God, the Bible or faith that you are wrestling with?
- If you were to die tonight, do you know if you would go to heaven or hell? Can we talk about that?
- What do you think God is calling you to do for Him here on earth?
- Would you mind if I shared a Scripture with you?
- Would it be okay if I prayed with you?
- What miracle do you need from the Lord? Can we pray about that now?
Pastor Encouragement 