Our school operates under the ministry umbrella of New Hope Leeward, and pastoral care for students and staff is part of our spiritual formation and discipleship ministry.

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Pastoral care is not a substitute for professional mental health or legal counseling. When needs exceed the scope of pastoral care, appropriate referrals will be recommended.

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Pastoral care at New Hope Leeward is a ministry of biblical counsel, mentoring, and spiritual encouragement offered to individuals, couples, and families within our church and school community.

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This care is faith-based, voluntary, and free of charge, except for minimal material costs.

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Confidentiality

All information shared in pastoral care is confidential except where disclosure is required by law or deemed necessary to protect the safety of individuals or the community.

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It is the policy of New Hope Leeward to report to appropriate persons or legal authorities any of the following:

 

• Evidence or reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect (ages 18 and under)

• Evidence of elder or dependent-adult abuse

• Threats of harm to self or others

• Information that poses a threat to the church, school, or ministry community