Name: Certificate Of Pastoral Care By Axx Bible College A$30/pm
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Certificate of Pastoral Care

“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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Academic Level

Certificate/Diploma

Duration

4-6 Months

Assessment

Yes. Certificate of Completion

Study Method

Online

Preview 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.”

Judith Tetley

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

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.

What you will 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.

Included Courses

Pastoral Care: Certified

Preview Pastoral Care

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

Course Reviews

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Equipping with confidence

10/05/2026

My heart is to minister effectively to those in my care. I am particularly drawn to those who have experienced trauma and grief, also to care for caregivers.

This course has helped to prepare me to reach out in the confidence that I have training and real strategies to minister.

The Pastoral Care course was very informative and scriptural based, I always looked forward to completing the next section.

The tutors were so relatable, and the freedom to study as it suited me was really great alongside working full time, and being in New Zealand.

Thank you, I have been so blessed to complete this training, and am beginning my next course soon, in Pastoral Ministry.

Blessings and thanks to you .

Kind regards

Christine

Learnt so much

09/26/2026

Love what I have learnt, and it was something in my time with work and church leadership

Daniel

Keep the fire burning

08/18/2026

This course has been such a blessing as I continue to be obedient to Gods calling on my life. The content was very relevant and easy to follow and the presenter/s were amazing in there delivery. I am truly blessed to have been able to complete this course and look forward to where it will take me.

Karen Combrinck

Counselling Basics: Certified – Part 1

Play to Preview Counselling Skills

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.