Conversational Skills Course Course Overview The Conversational Skills Course caters to those who are in engaging meaningfully in pastoral conversations. The course is suitable for volunteers, congregants, caregivers, and counsellors who need a refresher. The course covers principles of communication to enhance the art of careful listening, reflecting, questioning, activating support, as well as appropriate scripture and prayer ministry. The course aims to facilitate wise lifestyles and spiritual maturity. “Conversational Skills in Pastoral Counselling” is a comprehensive course that delves into the art and science of effective communication within a pastoral counselling context.  The course begins with an orientation where participants outline their expectations and intentions for applying…

Spiritual Indicators Course Course Overview The Spiritual Indicators Course caters to pastoral practitioners, adept in foundational counselling skills and well-versed in narrative practices. This advanced program focuses on honing skills essential for pastoral counselling, including recognizing spiritual cues, conducting spiritual assessments, devising collaborative interventions, and knowing the appropriate moments for referrals in accordance with ethical guidelines. At the heart of this course lies the belief in the spiritual essence of humanity and the profound connection between God and humans, best understood through an exploration of the sanctuary as a divine-human interface. Rooted in a theological understanding of human nature in relation to God, this framework draws upon the…

Conversational Skills Course Course Overview The Conversational Skills Course caters to those who are in engaging meaningfully in pastoral conversations. The course is suitable for volunteers, congregants, caregivers, and counsellors who need a refresher. The course covers principles of communication to enhance the art of careful listening, reflecting, questioning, activating support, as well as appropriate scripture and prayer ministry. The course aims to facilitate wise lifestyles and spiritual maturity. “Conversational Skills in Pastoral Counselling” is a comprehensive course that delves into the art and science of effective communication within a pastoral counselling context.  The course begins with an orientation where participants outline their expectations and intentions for applying…

Spiritual Indicators Course Course Overview The Spiritual Indicators Course caters to pastoral practitioners, adept in foundational counselling skills and well-versed in narrative practices. This advanced program focuses on honing skills essential for pastoral counselling, including recognizing spiritual cues, conducting spiritual assessments, devising collaborative interventions, and knowing the appropriate moments for referrals in accordance with ethical guidelines. At the heart of this course lies the belief in the spiritual essence of humanity and the profound connection between God and humans, best understood through an exploration of the sanctuary as a divine-human interface. Rooted in a theological understanding of human nature in relation to God, this framework draws upon the…