Foundation Certificate next courses offered:
Dynamics of Biblical Change
10 weeks
Autumn 2026
Dynamics of Biblical Change
6 months
Spring 2027
Helping Relationships
6 months
Spring 2027
Church Pastoral Care
6 months
Spring 2027
DBC 10 weeks
How does Christ’s past grace, present grace, and future grace speak to our hearts and change how we live our daily lives?
Dynamics of Biblical Change explores these practical questions through:
- Lectures by David Powlison
- Readings – Scripture and key articles
- Life-examples
- Assignments, including 2 personal-change projects
Applications for
Foundation Certificate in Conversational Ministry
Dynamics of Biblical Change (10 weeks)
are available between
18th May and 6th July
Seminar venues
DBC 10wks has five seminars where we meet with other students to reflect on what we are learning and encourage one-another. Each seminar is led by an experienced tutor. We believe the best learning experience is for people to meet face to face in geographical venues. However, if it is difficult to attend one of our seminar locations, we provide online seminar groups that meet via Zoom.
Belfast – Thursdays (7-9pm)
Cambridge – Tuesdays (7-9pm)
Exeter – Mondays (7-9pm)
Haywards Heath – Thursdays (7-9pm)
Liverpool – Wednesdays (7-9pm)
Sheffield – Tuesdays (7-9pm)
Online Thursday Mornings – Thursdays (10am-12noon)
Online Thursday Afternoons – Thursdays (1-3pm)
Online Tuesday Evenings – Tuesdays (7-9pm)
Course syllabus
DBC 6 months
The same foundational course spread over 6 months. Each ‘week’ of the original course becomes a fortnight to complete the learning. The 6 month version of DBC does not have seminars though there are optional online ‘Tutor cafes’ you can attend to meet an experienced Tutor and fellowship with other students.
How does Christ’s past grace, present grace, and future grace speak to our hearts and change how we live our daily lives?
Dynamics of Biblical Change explores these practical questions through:
- Lectures by David Powlison
- Readings – Scripture and key articles
- Life-examples
- Assignments, including 2 personal-change projects
Applications for
Foundation Certificate in Conversational Ministry
Dynamics of Biblical Change (DBC6 months)
are available between
18th May and 16th November 2026
Tutor cafe dates
The DBC6m course follows a slower pace. It does not have Seminars like the 10 week version. Instead, there are opportunities to mix with other students and meet experienced tutors in tutor cafes. These optional online gatherings via Zoom are scheduled for daytime and evening sessions for your convenience.
DBC6m syllabus
Helping Relationships over 6 months
Helping Relationships 6 Months, running from January to July 2027 for students who want to take the course at a slower pace. This is the same offering as the 10-week course, includes 5 seminars, offered online on either a Tuesday evening or Thursday morning.
Registration for
Foundation Certificate in Conversational Ministry
Helping Relationships (HRE6 months)
is available between
18th May and 16th November 2026
Seminar dates and times
Tuesday evenings, 7-9pm
Thursday mornings, 10am-12pm
HRE6m syllabus
Student feedback
Transformational Impact:
- “I am different on the other side of this course, even my family are saying it!”
- “This course has impacted my life, my interactions and conversations with others. An ongoing process of growth.”
- “I have seen a shift in myself so that conversations have moved away from myself to others.”
Growth in Conversations:
- “It has helped me to slow down in conversations and listen more carefully to what is really going on in someone’s heart.”
- “I feel more aware of people’s emotions, struggles, and underlying beliefs, and more able to gently bring Scripture to bear.”
- “My conversations have been enriched now that I see the Spirit in so many conversations.”
Confidence & Ministry Impact:
- “I feel much better equipped… I can refer back to my notes and continue to become more skilful.”
- “I am less hesitant to engage in spiritual conversations and more willing to step into situations where someone may need encouragement.”
- “Gaining confidence in reaching out to people and learning the skill of having good conversations.”
Relational Depth & Community:
- “Without the conversation partner meetings the course would be really lacking — I need that practical real edge.”
- “The depth of fellowship… and learning how I walk in step with the Spirit in conversation.”
- “The seminars gave an opportunity to share with and learn from fellow students.”
Practical & Biblical Learning:
- “The combination of biblical teaching and practical application has helped me grow in both confidence and clarity.”
- “Learning to ask better questions and not rush too quickly to give answers… has been particularly impactful.”
- “The skills were practical and immediately available to be used.”
Course Experience:
- “All of it has been excellent… the teaching, the books, and the tutor has been brilliant.”
- “The course is so awesome — many people at my church would really find it helpful.”
- “Thank you for an excellent course… I have many learnings to take away.”
FAQs about the 6 Month Pathway
Church Pastoral Care over 6 months - January 2027
Church Pastoral Care 6 months, is the same as the 10 week course though spread out over 6 months. This course includes 5 online seminars in two cohorts: Monday evenings 7-9pm, or Thursday afternoons 12.30-2.30pm.
Registration for
Foundation Certificate in Conversational Ministry
Church Pastoral Care (CPC6 months)
is available between
18th May and 16th November 2026