Introduction to the Ministry of
Pastoral Care and Counseling
(Core Seminar #1)

Topics:        

An introduction to the ministry of Pastoral Care, the nature of pastoral counseling, the training involved in becoming a Pastoral Counselor and the scope of practice for the Pastoral Care Specialist, theological foundations for pastoral care, and the role of listening.

 

Objectives:  

Following this seminar, participants should be able to:

• Define the role of the Pastoral Care Specialist and its limits..

• Articulate the theological perspectives that undergird their ministry.

• Recognize the importance of active listening.

• Hear the “language of tears.”

• Exercise pastoral initiative