This bundle includes courses that will help you be more effective in counseling, leading, and helping those who need it most: Intro to Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Advanced Counseling, Pastoral Ministry, Decision Making, Leading People, and Wisdom Literature.
Get biblical principles and the skills necessary to help people facing life's challenges with this essential ministry course. As a ministry leader, you are often called upon to provide counsel and support for people dealing with anxieties, disappointments, addictions, and more. This course lays the foundation for sound Christian counseling and teaches you how to apply these principles in the current life issues. You'll grow in your understanding and spiritual wisdom, developing confidence and expertise in helping others find freedom in Christ.
Enhance your counseling skills and your understanding of the healing power of God's Word through this course. Building upon the foundation established in the Intro to Counseling course, this course equips local church pastoral counselors with a rich array of biblical counseling principles. You'll learn session techniques and explore practical applications to specific counseling topics such as decision-making, overcoming past hurts, repairing relationships, and addressing addictions. Gain the knowledge and tools to help others on their journey toward healing and wholeness in Christ.
Advanced Counseling is designed to equip local church counselors to go beyond the basics of understanding the major behavioral models and simple data gathering. This course focuses on helping counselees find solutions to the issues they face and learn to live in freedom and spiritual maturity.
This course establishes a solid biblical foundation for pastoral ministry. You'll not only gain an understanding of essential principles, but also learn practical skills, strategies, and disciplines to overcome the unique challenges present in twenty-first century pastoral ministry. By the end of this course, you will be better equipped to pastor hurting people and help them find lasting freedom and joy.
The choices we make have a profound impact on the trajectory of our lives, either building them up or tearing them down. This course is designed to equip you with the principles and practices of wise decision-making, emphasizing the foundations of sound judgment, the dynamics of decision-making, and the practical applications of these critical skills. By the end of this course, you'll be empowered to make informed, effective decisions and you’ll have the skills to help others do the same.
Unleash your leadership potential with "Leading People.” This course examines the essence of great leadership, the call to lead, the preparation process, the impact of your influence, the qualities of a leader's heart, and the importance of safeguarding your leadership. Gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a leader and learn how to lead with purpose, authenticity, and influence. Take the first step towards becoming the leader you were meant to be.
The wisdom literature in the Bible has shaped cultures and societies for thousands of years and continues to resonate today. This course explores the timeless wisdom of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon and how the principles found in them can guide our lives and shape our world.
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Decision Making, Leading People, and Wisdom Literature
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Counseling Techniques and Advanced Counseling
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Intro to Counseling
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Pastoral Ministry
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