What is a Pastoral Role-Playing Game?
~ From the Video ~
A Pastoral Role-Playing Game or Pastoral RPG combines elements from facilitated support groups, small group ministry, and role-playing games to create a facilitated, intentional, collaborative experience that encourages creativity, social interaction, cooperation, and problem solving giving players the opportunity to experiment with different styles of interaction, take risks, make questionable decisions, face fears, explore deeper emotional & spiritual issues, and try out different beliefs and behaviors in a low-stakes, supportive environment.
Like support groups, all of the participants work together to help one another meet their needs.
Like small group ministry, the structure and rituals are chosen intentionally to promote a sense of safety, the formation of community, and the practice of active listening.
Like role-playing games, the activity is mentally and emotionally engaging and fun for all.
Players can use Pastoral RPGs to experience a stronger sense of personal control, build confidence, develop greater social skills, and explore aspects of their personality.
Pastoral RPGs give players a chance for respite, restoration, renewal, and reflection.
Whether you want to just lose yourself in the story or you want to be the hero in a pitched battle for truth, honor, and justice, or you just want to laugh and be someone else for a bit....
Pastoral RPGS are waiting for you!
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Join a Pastoral Role-Playing Game
Your Game Minister offers Pastoral Role-Playing sessions that will fit your schedule and needs. These sessions use Consent-Based gaming techniques and Small Group Ministry practices to create an ongoing pastoral playing experience customized to the individual player’s goals and the group’s agreed-to limits and themes. Sign up for a free consultation to join your Pastoral RPG!
Try a Pastoral Role-Playing Game Session
Your Game Minister, Craig Schwalenberg, hosts a free trial Pastoral Role-Playing Game of Dungeons & Dragons (5th ed.) every month (see below for this month’s session).
Sign-up using the form below.
Limit of 4 people per session. Priority given to those joining for the first time.
Sessions conducted via Zoom. Please register 48 hours before the scheduled session.
