Certificate of Pastoral Care
Academic Level
Certificate/Diploma
Duration
4-6 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
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Certificate of Pastoral Care Overview
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.
Who is the Certificate of Pastoral Care for
What you will learn
Pastoral Care
Counselling Basics: Part 1
Counselling Basics: Part 2
Included Courses
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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
About your instructor
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.
Course Reviews
Wonderful first step in learning!
Hello there,
Testimonial – I reached out to a youth not realising the youth is in a challenging situation, but because of this information I have learnt, I sent an email to the Pastoral team to follow up with this youth, and hand ball the responsibility.
Review – This course is a wonderful first step in learning significant skill development towards a calling in Pastoral care. I loved how the course provides practical information about learning our identity in Christ first and offers real hands – on training to implement these skills in church and in our everyday walk with Christ. For more experienced Christians, this program offers a comprehensive overview and opportunity to up-skill in areas you may already be familiar with. This program was an encouragement, easy to follow and fit into a busy schedule with ease and without fuss. Thank you AXX for providing this excellent training that suits any stage of a Christians journey in Christ.
Pastoral care certificate
The content of the material was very informative and enjoyable to participate in. I look forward to applying the knowledge learned.
Pastor care
Pastoral care is an act of knowing your strength and weaknesses and caring for others as well as yourself. A good pastor must be able to strike a balance between self and others. We are called to serve God and people who we see interact with in different basis. A call to pastoral care in the ministry is a call to everyone who is a pastor a leader and servant.
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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
About your 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.
Course Reviews
Knowing The Bible Better
Axx Bible College Helped Me Alot,Now I Know That Counselling Is Not Fix Someone…Now I Have Helped A Couple Her Who Their Marriage Is About Fall Apart,Who Are Nearly Deforce But With The Skills I Got At Axx God Helped Me To Help Them And Their Marriage Is Saved.
Knowing The Bible Better
I am Happy To Be A Axx Student,Now I Trained To Be A Pastoral Counsellor,I Used Counsel People Without Knowledge And Good Principles To Use,But After Being Equipped By My Lecturer,I Am Not The Same.
Great unit about counseling
Greetings Axx Bible College,
Once again, thank you for the opportunity to keep learning and being equipped.
In this unit of Counseling Basics, I have really learned a lot, as I was struggling in many of these areas. Thanks to Pastor Grant, I learned the importance of listening. One of the key things I’ve learned is that my role isn’t to fix the problem but to offer help, allowing the Holy Spirit to work in their hearts and bring transformation. I’ve also gained insight into creating a safe space for others to share openly, without judgment, so they can feel supported and heard. This approach not only honors their journey but also encourages them to rely on God’s guidance for healing and growth. I look forward to applying these skills in my ministry to help those who are seeking comfort and direction in their lives.
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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
About your 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.
Course Reviews
Knowing The Bible Better
Axx Bible College Helped Me Alot,Now I Know That Counselling Is Not Fix Someone…Now I Have Helped A Couple Her Who Their Marriage Is About Fall Apart,Who Are Nearly Deforce But With The Skills I Got At Axx God Helped Me To Help Them And Their Marriage Is Saved.
Knowing The Bible Better
I am Happy To Be A Axx Student,Now I Trained To Be A Pastoral Counsellor,I Used Counsel People Without Knowledge And Good Principles To Use,But After Being Equipped By My Lecturer,I Am Not The Same.
Great unit about counseling
Greetings Axx Bible College,
Once again, thank you for the opportunity to keep learning and being equipped.
In this unit of Counseling Basics, I have really learned a lot, as I was struggling in many of these areas. Thanks to Pastor Grant, I learned the importance of listening. One of the key things I’ve learned is that my role isn’t to fix the problem but to offer help, allowing the Holy Spirit to work in their hearts and bring transformation. I’ve also gained insight into creating a safe space for others to share openly, without judgment, so they can feel supported and heard. This approach not only honors their journey but also encourages them to rely on God’s guidance for healing and growth. I look forward to applying these skills in my ministry to help those who are seeking comfort and direction in their lives.
Certificate of Pastoral Care Enrolment Options
Monthly Subscription
- Biblical care and counselling skills
- 3 Specifically Designed Courses
- Access with an active subscription
- 65 Lessons
Upfront Payment
- Biblical care and counselling skills
- 3 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- 65 Lessons
Certificate of Pastoral Care Snapshot
Certificate of Pastoral Care Reviews
A great refresher course
Great Listening Techniques
Pastoral care skills and Spiritual gifts
Certificate of Pastoral Care Requirements
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