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
From AUD$30.00/mo
Flexible Choice (Monthly Subscription)

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.”
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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

  • 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

  1. What is Pastoral Care?  
  2. Biblical & Historical Perspectives  
  3. The Gift & the Role  
  4. Discipleship vs Pastoral Care  
  5. Pastoral Care in the Church  
  6. Pastoral Care in the Community  
  7. Pastoral Care Skills  
  8. Systems  
  9. Legislation  
  10.  Confidentiality  
  11.  Records  
  12.  Referrals  
  13.  Team-based Pastoral Care  
  14.  Understanding Others – Uniquely Created  
  15.  Understanding Others -Worldview  
  16.  Strengths Finder  
  17.  Spiritual Gifts  
  18.  Self-Care  
  19.  Boundaries  
  20.  Relationship Health  
  21.  Communication  
  22.  Conflict  
  23.  Solutions Focused  
  24.  Social Media  
  25.  Crisis Care  
  26.  Practical PC Meetings  
  27.  Millennials 

About your instructor

Regan Perry

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

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 62 reviews)
Excellent94%
Very good6%
Average0%
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Exceptional pastoral care course

2024-03-17

Very well set out and concise with practical information within each lesson and biblical sound teaching.

Stephen Hart
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Pastoral care

2024-03-15

I just want to thank the director and the entire team for the work they are doing to make sure we are baked prepared for the good works this course has been valuable and inspiring.

Christopher lubinda mukelabai nakwambwa
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5

2024-03-04

Thanks for the subject.

It has equipped me on how to deal with young people in the ministry of local church.

Samuel sanja
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Counselling Basics: Certified – Part 1

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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

  1. Course Description
  2. Introduction to Counselling Basics
  3. Goals of Pastoral Counselling
  4. Theology of the Human Person
  5. Role Play #1 – Building Rapport
  6. Counselling Theories
  7. All Counselling Techniques
  8. Skills Overview
  9. Assessing the Severity
  10. Role Play #2 – Active Listening
  11. Understanding & Renewing the Mind
  12. Emotions
  13. How we View & Respond to the World
  14. Mental Illness& Depression
  15. Role Play #3 – Building Micro skills

About your instructor

Grant Buchanan

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

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 252 reviews)
Excellent95%
Very good5%
Average0%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Excellent Presentation of the Counselling Principles

2024-03-27

I am able to distinguish between counselling and inner healing, How to grow professional in counselling, when to use prayer, when to refer, dependency on the Holy Spirit, and others. It is so fruitful because I also now know the dangers of prayer and not being ethical in counselling. God bless you.

Opio Joel Vincent
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Counselling Basics Part 2

2024-03-27

After undertaking Part 2 of my Counselling Basics course, I believe that I have been thoroughly equipped with skills and tools to help me to know how best to support people during different circumstances of life, either with depression,conflict, anxiety, anger, shame, guilt, forgiveness or through times of grief or loss. My go-to word is Solution Focused therapy by helping my clients generate their own ideas in order to arrive at a solution that will solve their problems.

Also, I have gained more insight on how to provide group counselling and how to make referrals, especially when the client’s circumstances are above my skill and expertise. From this course, I can now say that I am more aware of the importance of prayer and the presence of the Holy Spirit within my role as a counsellor. Thanks again to all our teachers.

Moradeyo
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Counselling Basics Part 1

2024-03-27

On completion of the Counselling Basics course Part 1, I have gained more in-depth knowledge and understanding of some micro counselling skills, counselling theories, and techniques. The role-play sessions were most helpful and insightful as they gave me more confidence within my role. Learning more about the different emotions has also helped me. Thanks to our teachers for the excellent work they have done.

Moradeyo
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Counselling Basics: Certified – Part 2

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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

  1. Course Description
  2. A Theology of Emotion
  3. Anger
  4. Anxiety
  5. Supporting People & their Emotions
  6. Role Play #4 Reflecting & Paraphrasing
  7. Grief & Loss (Part 1)
  8. Grief & Loss (Part 2)
  9. Grief & Loss (Part 3)
  10. Role Play #5 – Empathy Statements
  11. Guilt & Shame
  12. Forgiveness
  13. Conflict
  14. Solution Focused Therapy
  15. Role Play #6 ‘Solution Focused Counselling’
  16. Ethics
  17. Group Dynamics
  18. Referral
  19. The Holy Spirit
  20. Prayer & Pastoral Counselling
  21. Inner Healing
  22. Course Summary

About your instructor

Grant Buchanan

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

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 252 reviews)
Excellent95%
Very good5%
Average0%
Poor0%
Terrible0%

Excellent Presentation of the Counselling Principles

2024-03-27

I am able to distinguish between counselling and inner healing, How to grow professional in counselling, when to use prayer, when to refer, dependency on the Holy Spirit, and others. It is so fruitful because I also now know the dangers of prayer and not being ethical in counselling. God bless you.

Opio Joel Vincent
Avatar for Opio Joel Vincent

Counselling Basics Part 2

2024-03-27

After undertaking Part 2 of my Counselling Basics course, I believe that I have been thoroughly equipped with skills and tools to help me to know how best to support people during different circumstances of life, either with depression,conflict, anxiety, anger, shame, guilt, forgiveness or through times of grief or loss. My go-to word is Solution Focused therapy by helping my clients generate their own ideas in order to arrive at a solution that will solve their problems.

Also, I have gained more insight on how to provide group counselling and how to make referrals, especially when the client’s circumstances are above my skill and expertise. From this course, I can now say that I am more aware of the importance of prayer and the presence of the Holy Spirit within my role as a counsellor. Thanks again to all our teachers.

Moradeyo
Avatar for Moradeyo

Counselling Basics Part 1

2024-03-27

On completion of the Counselling Basics course Part 1, I have gained more in-depth knowledge and understanding of some micro counselling skills, counselling theories, and techniques. The role-play sessions were most helpful and insightful as they gave me more confidence within my role. Learning more about the different emotions has also helped me. Thanks to our teachers for the excellent work they have done.

Moradeyo
Avatar for Moradeyo

Certificate of Pastoral Care Enrolment Options

Monthly Subscription

$AUD 30 / mo
  • Biblical care and counselling skills
  • 3 Specifically Designed Courses
  • Access with an active subscription
  • 65 Lessons
Best Value

Upfront Payment

$AUD 125
  • Biblical care and counselling skills
  • 3 Specifically Designed Courses
  • Lifetime access to all resources
  • 65 Lessons

Certificate of Pastoral Care Snapshot

  • 3 specifically designed courses
  • 65 lessons
  • 21 hours on-demand video
  • Certification
  • Full lifetime access
  • Access on computer, mobile devices and TV
  • All learning resources, handouts and E-library at no extra cost
  • Personalised Certified Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Pastoral Care Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5
4.9 out of 5 stars (based on 22 reviews)
Excellent86%
Very good14%
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A great refresher course

2023-11-18

Terry Peter Christian Nightingale
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Great Listening Techniques

2023-08-01

GJ
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Pastoral care skills and Spiritual gifts

2023-07-10

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Certificate of Pastoral Care 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

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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