Looking for a brief, introductory course in pastoral care? The short course in Pastoral Care written by BCUK in conjunction with Crosslands Training may be the place to begin.
The Crosslands Training / BCUK Foundation Course in Pastoral Care is a flexible, accessible, online course that introduces the basics of loving, listening and speaking within the local congregation.
Over 9 sessions, each taking about 2 hours to study, the course uses a mix of written material, video, Bible study, discussion and personal reflection to help you grow.
The course covers:
1
Church as a place of care
2
People in need of care
3
How people change
4
The importance of character
5
How to listen well
6
Opening the Bible well
7
How to speak well
8
Practical care
9
Issues in pastoral care
