Apostolic Alignment School Of Ministry
Pastoral Ministry
Advanced

The Shepherd's Heart: Biblical Pastoral Care and Counseling

An Advanced Study of Pastoral Ministry and Shepherding

An advanced theological and practical study of pastoral ministry and shepherding. This course examines the biblical model of the shepherd, the pastoral gifts, counseling from a scriptural foundation, crisis care, spiritual formation of the flock, and the administration of pastoral ministry. Students will gain deep revelatory insight into the heart of the shepherd, the dynamics of soul care, and the apostolic framework for building healthy, thriving local congregations.

David Beraru9 hours1 enrolledNKJV
Ministry Leader
Non-Accreditation Notice: This course does not grant academic credit, a college degree, or government-recognized credentials. It is for religious education and ministry training purposes only.

What You'll Learn

Understand the biblical model of shepherding as it relates to pastoral care.
Develop skills in counseling based on scriptural foundations and biblical wisdom.
Identify and administer pastoral gifts within the local congregation.

Course Introduction

In this course, we endeavor to unveil the depths of the shepherd's heart as exemplified in Scripture. We will explore the divine calling and responsibilities of pastoral ministry, engaging with the text to derive insights applicable to contemporary ministry contexts. Our journey will include a thorough examination of biblical terminology, the dynamics of care, and the foundational truths that guide effective shepherding.

Curriculum

9 lessons

Course Details

Materials: The Reformed Pastor by Richard Baxter (https://ccel.org/ccel/b/baxter/pastor/cache/pastor.pdf); Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon (https://www.monergism.com/thethreshold/sdg/spurgeon/Lectures%20to%20My%20Students%20-%20Spurgeon.pdf)

Translation: NKJV

Level: Advanced

Passing Score: 70%

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