Deacon Course
The Deacon Training Course readies you to provide empathetic pastoral care to elderly and homebound parishioners, address conflicts prudently, prepare volunteers, and develop effective visitation programmes based on Scripture, moral principles, and practical humanities application. It builds skills for compassionate ministry in real-life scenarios, ensuring sustainable impact through ethical practices and volunteer management.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Deacon Course prepares you to deliver assured and caring support to elderly and homebound church members via targeted training in pastoral talks, prayer, and Bible application. You will learn to manage crises, disputes, and mental health issues, create a one-month visitation programme, guide and oversee volunteers, assess results, and establish a lasting, principled care ministry grounded in strong theology and hands-on abilities.
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Develop skills
- Pastoral visitation abilities: conduct short prayers, bedside rituals, and comforting Bible readings.
- Expert active listening: apply empathetic engagement for discussions on grief and crises.
- Managing conflicts and risks: deal with family issues, spot abuse indicators, and make secure referrals.
- Designing ministry programmes: outline a one-month visitation plan with defined objectives.
- Leading volunteers: instruct, manage, and appraise church visitors proficiently.
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