WHAT DO PARTICIPANTS SAY?
I attended pastoral training run by Paul, and I can honestly say that the training and bible teaching was phenomenal. Would recommend anyone in or thinking about pastoral work to do this course. Church Pastoral worker
This has been a great time to refresh my understanding and the clear need for biblical pastoral care in our churches Church Minister
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The course is intended for churches seeking to refresh and grow their teams to provide pastoral care. It is suitable for any thoughtful Christian, including pastors, elders, pastoral care team members, small group leaders and others.
HOW MUCH DOES THE COURSE COST?
Paul can be booked to run the course for you. Suggested payment per session and his approach to payments can eb found on here.
WHAT WILL WE GET?
Paul will deliver the course in person in your venue to the group you invite. He will make digital copies of his PowerPoint slides available to download. He can also bring copies of his book Keeping Care Pastoral for purchase at a reduced rate.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER?
The course can comprise between four and seven two-hour sessions. The details for the four-session version follow. Sessions 2, 3 and 4 can all be split into two two-hour sessions depending on your needs, to provide deeper training in the areas they cover.
Session 1 Keeping Care Pastoral
What is pastoral care? Understanding needs, health and the help we can bring in light of the gospel.
Session 2 Soul Care Without Words
Biblical foundations and practical advice for the ministries of presence (including listening) and provision.
Session 3 Soul Cure With Words
Biblical foundations and practical advice for the ministries of intercession (prayer) and instruction (biblical guidance).
Session 4 A Caring Community
Ideas to structure provision of care and principles for setting healthy boundaries in provision of care.
OTHER PASTORAL CARE SERVICES FROM PAUL
Encouraging gospel-shaped compassionate care
Paul advises churches, trains teams and mentors individuals in pastoral care and produces resources to help God's people keep care pastoral
PASTORAL CARE SEMINARS [examples]
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Becoming a caring community
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Boundaries and limits in pastoral care
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Listening for the soul
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Pastoral guidance
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Pastoral prayer
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Pastoral provision.
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Structures for pastoral care in churches
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Understanding needs and health in gospel perspective
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Use of Scripture in Pastoral Care
