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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
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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
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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
before i started this unit
the lord has used the subjects and skills from this unit to develop my communication and helping others and support others through prayer and one to one contact and building in him the work and resources I need in my calling and looking forward to the next chapter in this learning
Good course
Its a great course & very informative
and Helpful as a leader of a church.
this is my second review sent to you the same night what god is calling me to do involved in my calling
thanks what God has called me and this has helped me to developed insight and knowledge and confidence in serving him
and help and support others in their way through life loving him loving thoughts in him james laing
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
from unit part one to build up even more with this unit
from the previous unit part one to build up and require more time and skills required to pray and help others and to get the basic right to spend in prayer and preparation more time and understanding with people you are trying to help need your space and the space to build a rapport up and have concreated basis and trust in him with love and forgiveness balance up with the other support system you must use for things that are out of your control and trust him thanks and help me prepare for his calling and understanding in him
It is the best delivery and easy to understand content
This sessions were delivered in an excellent manner. Easy to understand and also good demonstration of how to engage meaningfully and appropriately with people during pastoral training.
I grately appreciate the delivery and the easy to follow content.
Thank you very much for these sessions.
Enjoyed this course
Awesome group of subjects that are thoroughly explained, while given great advice in each area
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
It has given insight into the skills and knowledge required for Pastoral care
Would love to help people find solutions and grow in life
Boss is excited as I can become mentor to staff needing assistance
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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
* Axx is an Australian based NFP Ministry. All prices are listed in Australian dollars.
