Pastoral Ministry
Intermediate

Pastoral Care and Counseling

Tending the Flock with Compassion and Wisdom

A comprehensive study of pastoral ministry and the shepherd's heart. This course explores the biblical model of shepherding, pastoral counseling, caring for the hurting, equipping the saints, and the daily responsibilities of pastoral leadership. Students will gain revelatory insight into the compassionate, Spirit-led care that every pastor is called to provide.

David Beraru7 hoursNKJV
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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 role of a shepherd in ministry.
Develop practical pastoral counseling skills.
Cultivate compassionate care for congregants and communities.

Course Introduction

In this course, we will immerse ourselves in the sacred calling of pastoral ministry as illustrated through the metaphor of the shepherd. We will explore the essence of care, counsel, and commitment that characterizes a shepherd's heart, illuminated through Scripture and applicable within contemporary contexts.

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: Intermediate

Passing Score: 70%

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