Deacon Course
This course equips participants with essential skills for pastoral care, focusing on supporting vulnerable church members through practical training in communication, crisis management, program development, and volunteer coordination.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
The Deacon Course prepares you to provide assured, caring support to older and housebound church members through targeted training in pastoral chats, prayer, and using the Bible. You will learn to manage crises, disputes, and mental health issues, create a one-month visiting programme, train and oversee volunteers, assess results, and establish a lasting, moral care ministry based on solid theology and hands-on abilities.
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Develop skills
- Pastoral visit skills: lead short prayers, bedside rituals, and Bible readings for consolation.
- Active listening mastery: use empathetic presence to steer talks on grief and crises.
- Conflict and risk response: manage family strains, signs of abuse, and secure referrals.
- Ministry programme design: plan a one-month visiting initiative with defined objectives.
- Volunteer leadership: train, supervise, and appraise church visitors competently.
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