Pastoral Course
The Pastoral Care Training Course prepares humanities professionals with essential practical tools for managing grief, providing trauma-informed care, resolving conflicts, and leading congregations. It empowers you to shepherd communities with discernment, empathy, and strong ethical grounding, ensuring effective support in diverse pastoral needs.

4 to 360 hours of flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What Will I Learn?
This course provides targeted, hands-on training for delivering wise and compassionate care in challenging scenarios. You will master assessment and triage methods, support for grief and loss, trauma-sensitive strategies for young adults, and skills in resolving conflicts. Additionally, you will hone clear communication, ethical decision-making, volunteer management, and programme planning to effectively lead secure, adaptable, and responsive church ministries.
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- Pastoral assessment: triage urgent situations, record visits, and ensure appropriate referrals.
- Trauma-informed care: assist young adults facing doubts, grief, and PTSD challenges.
- Conflict mediation: create equitable processes, guide discussions, and rebuild relationships.
- Grief ministry: support bereaved members via rituals, groups, and ongoing assistance.
- Congregational programming: manage volunteers, organise vigils, groups, and track outcomes.
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