Deacon Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for deacon ministry, focusing on pastoral care, conflict resolution, program design, and volunteer leadership to support elderly and homebound church members effectively.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Deacon Course prepares you to provide assured, caring support to elderly and homebound church members via targeted training in pastoral discussions, prayer, and applying Scripture. Gain skills to manage crises, disputes, and mental health issues, create a one-month visitation programme, guide and oversee volunteers, assess outcomes, and establish a lasting, principled care ministry grounded in solid theology and hands-on abilities.
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Develop skills
- Pastoral visitation skills: conduct short prayers, bedside rituals, and Scripture readings for solace.
- Proficiency in active listening: apply empathetic engagement to steer conversations on grief and crises.
- Handling conflicts and risks: address family strains, indicators of abuse, and appropriate referrals.
- Designing ministry programmes: develop a one-month visitation initiative with defined objectives.
- Leading volunteers: instruct, manage, and appraise church visitors proficiently.
Suggested summary
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