Accessible and affordable video-based practical training in gospel-shaped pastoral care for churches and Christian organisations.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The course is intended for throughtful Christians who want to care faithfully for others in a way shaped by the gospel of Jesus Christ. You can engage with it as an individual or as part of a group, for example a pastoral care or elder team. The course does not assume any prior knowledge, but it is throught-provoking and challenging. It assumes you want to serve faithfully and wisely.
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You can cove the course as a group in a series of six evening sessions lasting two to three hours or two weekend intensives (Friday evening and Saturday morning and afternoon). More details on how to schedule this are included in the course guide.
HOW MUCH DOES THE COURSE COST?
The course is accessible on a donation basis. You can pay what you want, from as little as £1.
Suggested donation amounts are:
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For an individual - £20 to £50
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For a single run with a group up to 20 people - £50 to £100
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For unlimited use with as many people and on as many occasions as you like - £100 to £150
WHAT WILL I GET?
If you donacte to access the course, you will receive a pdf Guide which includes links to all the resources, including:
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Video teaching – each video is around one hour long. Throughout the teaching, you will find reflection questions. We encourage you to pause the video at each of these and take a few minutes to reflect and make notes. If you need to watch the videos in smaller chunks, you can also use these reflection questions as natural points to stop and restart.
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PowerPoint slides – the slides used in the teaching so you can follow along or revisit them later.​​
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Study guides – each video is accompanied by a study guide including:
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a summary of the teaching video content;
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the reflection questions from the video with timestamps to facilitate stopping and restarting if needed;
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Bible passages related to the topic of the session which you may wish to study;
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questions for use in discussion groups;
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a case study relating to the session for further discussion where possible.
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The Guide also contains suggested ways to engage with the Course as a group or team over a series of evenings or two weekends.
WHAT DOES THE COURSE COVER?
The course includes six sessions which lay foundations for gospel-shaped pastoral care:
Session 1 What is Gospel-Shaped Pastoral Care and why does it matter?
Defines what pastoral care is, what the gospel is and how our understanding of health and needs can be shaped by the gospel.
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Session 2 Gospel-Shaped Pastoral Caregivers
Explores the qualities we must have if we are to be effective in pastoral care and what it takes to develop pastoral relationships.
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Session 3 Four Aspects of Pastoral Care
Introduces the four ministries that together comprise pastoral care and explores three of them – presence, provision and intercession.
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Session 4 Instruction in Pastoral Care
Explores the fourth aspect of pastoral care – instruction – including ideas about the use of Scripture in pastoral care.
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Session 5 Creating a Caring Community
Considers the potential and challenges of the Church as a context for pastoral care and suggests ideas for structuring care provision in a church.
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Session 6 Limits of Pastoral Care
Explores vital questions about accountability and the boundaries we need to put in place to ensure pastoral care is wise and safe.
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
APOLOGETICS AND ETHICS SERVICES
Engaging issues and questions graciously
Paul shares the gospel with people who have questions and helps Christians choose, live and speak faithfully for Christ through training and resources
APOLOGETICS & ETHICS COURSES
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Graceful Apologetics Foundations
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Finding Straight Paths (making wise and good decisions / ethics)
Each course normally consists of six two-hour interactive sessions.
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APOLOGETICS & ETHICS SEMINARS [examples]
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Abortion
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Contraception
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Creation care
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Death and dying (including euthanasia and assisted suicide)
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Economics and money
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Effective gospel conversations
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Fertility issues
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Gender identity and sexuality
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How to have effective gospel conversations
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Health and faith
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Identifying fake news and conspiracy theories
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Marriage
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Parenting
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Reading the news with Christian eyes
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The uniqueness of Christ
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Understanding and engaging worldviews
LEADERSHIP SERVICES
Equipping servant leaders of faith and integrity
Paul trains and mentors Christian leaders to serve wisely and fruitfully from the love of God and provides consultancy to leaders of churches and organisations
LEADERSHIP COURSES
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Small Group leadership
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Spiritual Leadership Foundations
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Team Leadership
Each course normally consists of six two-hour interactive sessions
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LEADERSHIP SEMINARS
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Avoiding leadership pitfalls
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Biblical priorities in leadership
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Church discipline
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Communication in leadership
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Conflict transformation
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Decision-making
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Disciple-making leadership
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Integrity and character
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Power and authority
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Servant leadership
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​Team dynamics
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Time management
