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

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This has been a great time to refresh my understanding and the clear need for biblical pastoral care in our churches Church Minister

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Paul is an excellent communicator who passionately shares the Biblical foundation of pastoral care and gently yet with focus helps the listener to ask the big questions of themselves but also the church. Church Elder

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Paul came with a clear structure to pastoral care to introduce the concept to the congregation which would help anyone from a range of ages to care for one another. I found the thought provoking scenarios  especially helpful for building an understanding of the more difficult themes . Church Member

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Paul's advice and excellent delivery were fantastic and always Christ-centred. The course was engaging and full of case studies to help give us some potential real world samples. Highly recommend! Church Elder

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.

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Session 2       Soul Care Without Words

Biblical foundations and practical advice for the ministries of presence (including listening) and provision.

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Session 3       Soul Cure With Words

Biblical foundations and practical advice for the ministries of intercession (prayer) and instruction (biblical guidance).

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Session 4       A Caring Community

Ideas to structure provision of care and principles for setting healthy boundaries in provision of care.​