Deacon Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for compassionate pastoral care, focusing on elderly and homebound members through practical training in conversations, prayer, Scripture use, crisis management, program planning, and volunteer oversight to build an ethical, theology-based ministry.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Deacon Course prepares you to provide confident and compassionate care to elderly and homebound church members through targeted training in pastoral conversations, prayer, and using Scripture. You will learn to manage crises, conflicts, and mental health issues, create a one-month visiting programme, train and oversee volunteers, assess the impact, and establish a lasting, ethical care ministry grounded in solid theology and practical abilities.
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Develop skills
- Pastoral visit skills: lead short prayers, bedside rituals, and Scripture readings for comfort.
- Active listening mastery: use empathetic presence to guide discussions on grief and crises.
- Conflict and risk response: manage family tensions, signs of abuse, and make safe referrals.
- Ministry programme design: plan a one-month visiting initiative with clear objectives.
- Volunteer leadership: train, supervise, and evaluate church visitors effectively.
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