Description

In this introductory subject, students will explore a broad variety of topics that form the very basis of pastoral ministry. Primarily, students will consider contemporary pastoral models that connect academic reflection with the real world. Topics discussed will range from defining ministry, calling and ordination to conflict resolution, and being effective in caring for others. Students will also be provided with ample opportunity to engage creatively with these topics to make connections with their own contexts.   This unit is an introduction to the practice of ministry. It is also an opportunity to overview the biblical and theological foundations of ministry. Common aspects of ministry will be considered.

Overview

  • 1

    Lecture 1 | Introduction

  • 2

    Lecture 2 | Pastoral Care - Shepherding

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 3

    Lecture 3 | Pastoral Counselling - Skills

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 4

    Lecture 4 | Pastoral Counselling - Suicide

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 5

    Lecture 5 | Pastoral Ethics

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 6

    Lecture 6 | Spiritual Health - Self Care

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 7

    Lecture 7 | Contexts and Postmodernism

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 8

    Lecture 8 | Calling, Ordination and Women

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 9

    Lecture 9 | Pastoral Counselling - Issues

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 10

    Lecture 10 | Human Sexuality

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 11

    Lecture 11 | Leading from the Platform

    • Part 1

    • Part 2
  • 12

    Lecture 12 | 3 Keys to Step into Pastoral Ministry

    • Final Lecture
  • 13

    Conclusion

    • Congratulations!

    • We would love to hear from you!

About Your Lecturers

Principal, Australia

Angela Bachtle

Angela is the principal of Hillsong College Australia. Having nearly three decades of ministry experience and being on staff at Hillsong for 11 years, Angela brings a wealth of practical ministry experience to every class she teaches. Angela and her husband also pastor a Hillsong Church campus in Sydney.

Student Development Manager

Jacob Laidler

Jacob is the Student Development Manager at Hillsong College. Having his Master of Psychology degree, his time is largely spent caring for the mental wellbeing of our student body and coaching individuals to take practical steps towards being the healthiest versions of themselves.

Senior Lecturer

Amanda Fergusson

Amanda has been on team at Hillsong Church for over 25 years, both as a Pastor and a Lecturer at Hillsong College. Alongside her husband Robert, Amanda works closely with our church's musicians and songwriters, on both lyrics and theology. She brings a breadth of knowledge from her lifetime of ministry, family, and building The Church to the classroom.

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