Certificate in Ministry Foundations
Course Unit F
Basic Pastoral Care
Care for people with wisdom, warmth and the right boundaries.
Short description
About this unit
Ministers spend much of their time caring for people. This unit teaches the basics of pastoral care: how to listen well, visit the sick and comfort the bereaved, pray with someone in need, and offer simple biblical counsel. You will also learn the limits of your role and when to involve a senior leader or a professional, so that people are cared for safely.
What you will cover
- Listening and visiting well
- Praying and comforting others
- Knowing your limits and referrals