lesson plans adequate? Am I thoroughly prepared? Do I know enough to teach these students? Will there be challenges, such as disciplinary problems? If you have some anxiety or fear about learning to be a pastoral caregiver, that feeling is normal. Pastoral care in the church can engage us in chapters of life that are unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or painful. An excellent first step is to name and then claim your fear, anxiety, or nervousness. You may also want to claim the anticipation, the joy, and