This course sits at the top of the experiential component of developing skills in Pastoral Care & Counselling. It involves on site involvement practicing the skills of one on one work, group leadership, administration, as well as self-care and self-understanding. Prerequisite: DEFE342

This practicum is designed to help the student preparing for internship in the next semester by participating in the STM preparation course as well as time spent in the class discussing things relevant to preparation for travel and time spent in each location. The Missions Internship is a minimum 10-week (400 hrs.) cross-cultural experience to…

Distance Education Course: Internship is an eight-month placement designed to develop the practical skills needed in the area of church or para-church ministry. Course Description: The third year internship is the professional placement that provides the backbone of experience for those planning to enter full-time church work or parachurch work. The intern will be involved…

Distance Education Course: Internship is an eight-month placement designed to develop the practical skills needed in the area of church or para-church ministry. Course Description: The third year internship is the professional placement that provides the backbone of experience for those planning to enter full-time church work or parachurch work. The intern will be involved…

Distance Education Course: Internship is an eight-month placement designed to develop the practical skills needed in the area of church or para-church ministry. Course Description: The third year internship is the professional placement that provides the backbone of experience for those planning to enter full-time church work or parachurch work. The intern will be involved…

Distance Education Course: Evangelical Christian churches require awareness of legal issues in a complex society. Course Description: The myriad of legal issues today require the Evangelical Christian to possess an awareness of the implications of decisions in the local church or para-church ministry. While this course is not designed to make “ministers into lawyers” it will afford…

Course Description: All churches and non-profit organizations operate from a bricks and mortar location. Regardless of the size, location and square footage, the property is an essential part of the equation for the delivery of the services of that endeavor. Churches and non-profits alike will invest funds in the acquisition and maintenance of their property, and…

Distance Education Course: Church volunteers practicum teaches skills in caring, nurturing, coaching and supervising others in a ministry context. Course Description: Volunteers are the backbone of Christian ministry. Volunteer staff departments, chair committees, teach classes, lead in services and provide much of the church governance. This practicum will provide practical insights into recruiting volunteers and will touch…

Distance Education Course: Structure effective decision-making committees in a Christian church or para-church context. Course Description: Many Christian churches and para-church organizations choose to structure decision-making around a committee. Committees can either be a source of effective leadership or ineffectiveness. This practicum will assist the student to develop skills in mandating, leading and monitoring effective committees.