This article discusses the scriptural basis of the home visit, the history of family visits, the content of home visits, diaconal visits, and the character of home visits.

When doing house visits or family visits, elders must lead the conversation. This article shows questions elders could ask so that they can address the life of a person as it is lived before God's eyes.

Who qualifies to do a house visit? Who qualifies to receive a family visit? This article looks at these questions under the topic of the work of the elders and deacons in the congregation. The author discusses the need for family visits, as well as the manner in which a home visit should be done.

Family visits are a task carried out by the elders under the authority of Christ in order to care for His church. This article looks at the ways elders should prepare for such home visits, and some important aspects of the family visit.