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The Certificate of Pastoral Care training focuses on learning how to share the wholeness of Christ through pastoral care and biblical counselling. It is ideal for those who are seeking to help others and be a good prayerful ear.
The Certificate of Pastoral Care is a biblical approach to caring for people in the community, local church or ministry context. In addition, you will learn when to refer people in your care to professional counsellors or more experienced pastors.
From AUD$30.00/mo – Flexible Choice (Month-by-month)
28 “So care for yourselves and God’s people. Feed and shepherd God’s flock—his church, purchased with his own blood—over which the Holy Spirit has appointed you as leaders
Acts 20:28
What’s included in the Certificate of Pastoral Care Training
- Personalised Certified Certificate of Completion
- Certification
- 21 hours on-demand video
- 65 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on computer, mobile devices and TV
- All learning resources, handouts and E-library at no extra cost
Who’s it for
- This certificate is a foundational qualification and is designed for those who want to learn the introductory skills of pastoral care and counselling.
- It is ideal for those in pastoral care, small group setting or any ministry that is focused on listening and caring for people in a practical way.
At Axx you’ll learn
- Pastoral Care
- How to care for people pastorally. You will be provided with the tools and teaching to work within a good pastoral care team.
- Counselling Basics: Part 1
- The introductory skills and knowledge required to establish and apply a biblical Christian counselling approach. You will also learn about mental illness and depression in relation to understanding and renewing the mind.
- Counselling Basics: Part 2
- The theology of emotions and the emotions that are encountered in counselling and life including; anger, anxiety, grief & loss, guilt & shame and conflict. You will then learn about forgiveness, inner healing, prayer and pastoral counselling.
Axx Requirements
- This qualification only requires a desire to see people cared for in a pastoral, family or ministry setting.
- A heart to make a difference in peoples lives.
- Learners are welcome to commence this qualification at any time.
- A computer, tablet or smartphone is required.
- No additional software is required.
- Internet connection is required.
- Lessons are presented in English.
Certificate of Pastoral Care Training Courses
Pastoral Care: Certified
This course will equip individuals to care for people pastorally, providing them with tools and teaching them to work within good pastoral care systems.
Curriculum Covered
- What is Pastoral Care?
- Biblical & Historical Perspectives
- The Gift & the Role
- Discipleship vs Pastoral Care
- Pastoral Care in the Church
- Pastoral Care in the Community
- Pastoral Care Skills
- Systems
- Legislation
- Confidentiality
- Records
- Referrals
- Team-based Pastoral Care
- Understanding Others – Uniquely Created
- Understanding Others -Worldview
- Strengths Finder
- Spiritual Gifts
- Self-Care
- Boundaries
- Relationship Health
- Communication
- Conflict
- Solutions Focused
- Social Media
- Crisis Care
- Practical PC Meetings
- Millennials
Course reviews
Pastoral care
Many years ago pastoral training wasn’t as relevantly based as this , each section has offered new learning , it’s helped me to evaluate how to bring change to pastoral care, in my church and community. Many issues today to relate to are COVID based so providing life skills answers are key to sharing Gods love in the community where we live , in his church through the generations .
Pastoral care
This course really moved me and has empowered me to move forward in stewardship. I now know how to determine the needs and opportunities of the people I am shepherding, and to increase their overall health.
I am now knowledgeable in the administrative systems and essential tools which are needed to support Pastoral Care practices within the church and the community.
Thanks to axx ministry ,the Harvest Bible college and Regan Perry et team for their brilliant lectures and exposées .
I give God all the glory.
Hope never disappointed
I had a car accident 1999, at that moment I decided to follow the path of Jesus by helping others to know how God is good. He wants that all of us to be saved and worshiping together as one family. At the moment of the accident it was like a dream and was in a middle of a prayer group me my sister use to go and I was definite aware of that call. God need me. Over the years people come to me asking advice, help. And I try to do the more I can. And now I want to help them in a professional way, even though I had some courses about counciling but I realize it is something we need to update every moment. Because so many new things come and knock our doors, so much estranged thing touch people. We definitely need educate ourselves to help as much we can.
Curriculum Covered
Regan Perry
Regan firmly believes that you never stop learning and enjoys creating pathways for others to discover their full potential. He has lead & served on church staff, coordinating teams & interns, and overseen ministry programs and campus facilities.
Counselling Basics: Certified – Part 1
Counselling Basics: Part 1 is an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to establish and apply a biblical Christian counselling approach. We also discuss mental illness and depression in relation to understanding and renewing the mind.
Curriculum covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Counselling Basics
- Goals of Pastoral Counselling
- Theology of the Human Person
- Role Play #1 – Building Rapport
- Counselling Theories
- All Counselling Techniques
- Skills Overview
- Assessing the Severity
- Role Play #2 – Active Listening
- Understanding & Renewing the Mind
- Emotions
- How we View & Respond to the World
- Mental Illness& Depression
- Role Play #3 – Building Micro skills
Course reviews
basic counselling part 1
Really solid teaching and good techniques taught . I feel very positive as I viewed this , As a pastor i am already using much of what has been taught for me personally this is renewing training from a few years back , its refreshing to see and evaluate skills and to see growth points on the course as we journey through .
Highly recommend this course!
So far, I have loved this course. I have found Part 1 to be very well balanced in regard to practical skills and other spiritual, emotional, and biblical spheres. Each module is well presented and clear. The skills discussed have not only deepened my understanding of counseling basics, but they have provided me with practical skills that will help me to better understand myself and others, better communicate, and grow my relationship with God and those around me. I feel more prepared and equipped to love and serve others through what I have learned. Thank you for this service you are providing!
Counselling Basic: Part 1
This unit was excellent, thank you.
About the instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Counselling Basics: Certified – Part 2
Counselling Basics: Part 2 discuss the theology of emotions & the emotions that are encountered including; anger, anxiety, grief & loss, guilt & shame and conflict. Then discusses forgiveness, inner healing and prayer and pastoral counselling.
Curriculum covered
- Course Description
- A Theology of Emotion
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Supporting People & their Emotions
- Role Play #4 Reflecting & Paraphrasing
- Grief & Loss (Part 1)
- Grief & Loss (Part 2)
- Grief & Loss (Part 3)
- Role Play #5 – Empathy Statements
- Guilt & Shame
- Forgiveness
- Conflict
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Role Play #6 ‘Solution Focused Counselling’
- Ethics
- Group Dynamics
- Referral
- The Holy Spirit
- Prayer & Pastoral Counselling
- Inner Healing
- Course Summary
Course reviews
Growing in understanding
When I originally trained not much of this was covered , many people don’t think that counselling is relevant but more and more I have found in this Covid season , that we are in deep need of this . If we as pastors can bring someone into full knowledge and are able to help , but it’s also so important you can refer . For me personally this has been important that I can refer to which service someone needs . I have grown in how I am able to help a person through new knowledge. I am so thankful to God that doing this course has equipped me for more service to his people in his church .
Dealing with our own emotions.
Issues of Acceptance were well highlighted.
very clear and easy to understand.
Not only to use them to people but also to apply them to me.
About the instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Certificate of Pastoral Care Reviews
Pastoral Care
Excellent course
Valuable, Very Worthwhile and Helpful
I found the course comprehensive, balanced and biblical. It encompassed our own relationship with Jesus in that because we are not perfect we need to address our own things to be effective for others. All the talks were well done and questions relevant. I intend to do more study with Axx and have already recommended them to others.
CERTIFICATE OF PASTORAL CARE
The course is an excellent “enabler” for those who wish to work in Pastoral Care. Subjects cover all the interpersonal skills needed; particularly listening, attending and responding to the needs of another person. Every aspect is covered from looking into your Church or organisations policy on Pastoral Care, Confidentiality, Legislation and Record Keeping, through to understanding your own spiritual gifts, working in teams and caring for oneself in an emotionally charged environment. The additional course of Counselling Basics 1 & 2 provide a deep understanding of what to do and what not to do when it comes to assisting people with more complex problems. Through his “user-friendly” style, Grant Buchanan delivers a well packed Counselling Basics course which gives; understanding on how people respond to life with attitudes, emotions, pre-learnt behaviours and deep seated misconceptions about God.
Axx Reviews
Ps Arthur Cherrie
Senior Pastor Winepress Church, Melbourne
“One of the key needs in developing 21st century, disciples and leaders, is good biblical training. In Axx Global, we found this. It is a flexible, contemporary, affordable, platform which helps us achieve our desired spiritual and practical outcomes.”
Certificate of Pastoral Care Training Features
- Included Courses: 3
- Certified= Yes
- Assessments included = Yes
- Academic Level: Certificate/Diploma
- Duration: 3-4 Months
Assessment
All assessment tasks must be completed to be certified
- Learners are required to complete all video lessons
- Each lesson has a short multiple-choice quiz
- There are no essays to be written in this qualification
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2 Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. 3 Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example.
1 Peter 5:2-3
Certificate of Pastoral Care Enrolment & Payment Options
- Lifetime access to all resources
- 65 Lessons
- Biblical care and counselling skills
- Monthly access with an active subscription
- 65 Lessons
- Biblical care and counselling skills
- Lifetime access to all resources
- 65 Lessons
- Biblical care and counselling skills
- Monthly access with an active subscription
- 65 Lessons
- Biblical care and counselling skills
* Axx is an Australian based NFP Ministry. All prices are listed in Australian dollars.
