training resources | Association of Christian Counsellors

Pastoral Care UK aims to provide training resources which enable:

ALL of church to develop quality relationships
SOME of church to develop their pastoral gifts
a FEW of church to equip the all and the some

Each resource is interactive raising questions, encouraging the sharing of experience, embracing discussion, developing skills where appropriate and using scripture and prayer.

Foundations in Pastoral Care

New for 2023! A 6-session trainer-led course suitable for ALL members of church that supports the development of firm foundations for the practical provision of pastoral care with others. It is delivered online and on request.

Guidelines for Good Practice in Pastoral Care

A new short trainer-led workshop suitable for SOME of church who are regularly involved in the work of pastoral care as well as for those who have leadership and coordination roles. It is delivered online and on request.

Developing Quality Relationships - a resource for ALL of church

This 2 hour trainer led workshop is suitable for ALL church members. It considers the development of quality relationships in our churches and communities in response to the command to love one another, grow disciples and participate in God’s mission of reconciliation. It can be delivered to small or large groups in an evening, daytime or extended Sunday service.

Exploring Pastoral Care - a resource for ALL and SOME of church

This 6 session, self-led small group course is suitable for ALL church members (eg home groups, cell groups and fellowship groups) as well as SOME church members involved, or thinking about becoming involved, in pastoral care in the church and community.

Resourcing Pastoral Carers course - a resource for SOME of church

This 10 session, trainer led course is suitable for SOME who are called into pastoral care, as well as the FEW who are called through leadership, training or specialist roles to resource the ALL and the SOME.