Deacon Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for deacon ministry, focusing on pastoral care, crisis management, and program development for church visitation and support services.

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 through targeted training in pastoral discussions, prayer, and applying Scripture. You will learn to manage crises, conflicts, 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 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.
- Active listening expertise: apply empathetic engagement to steer conversations on grief and crises.
- Conflict and risk handling: address family disputes, indicators of abuse, and appropriate referrals.
- Ministry programme planning: develop a one-month visitation initiative with defined objectives.
- Volunteer oversight: instruct, manage, and appraise church visitors proficiently.
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