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If you are not familiar with Stephen Ministry, go to their website and discover what this amazing ministry is all about. Their homepage can be accessed at – https://www.stephenministries.org.

This comprehensive program has proven its effectiveness in more than 13,000 congregations and organization from more than 180 denominations in the United States, Canada, and 30 other countries who are implementing this distinctively Christian caring ministry. Stephen Ministries provides training and materials to Stephen Leaders who then teach Stephen Ministers and manage the ministry in their parishes, congregations, and organizations.

Only congregations and organizations who are approved and registered as “Stephen Ministry Congregations” are authorized to use these copyrighted tools. Therefore, only vowed members of Anglican Communion Benedictines are authorized to enroll in this course. The materials presented here are provided under the copyrights of Stephen Ministries and are intended for the sole use of Christ Mission Anglican Benedictines for the education and training of this community to serve one another, and those who desire this compassionate ministry.

This course includes eighteen lessons that must be completed in sequence prior to completing the basic studies required for Stephen Ministers to begin practicing this ministry of presence. Following completion of this course, there will be on-going continuing education and group supervision for all who are actively serving as a spiritual care-giver.

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The Person of the Caregiver

Welcome & Devotional – A Transforming Journey.
Lesson 1 of 6 within section The Person of the Caregiver. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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The Caregiver’s Compass.
Lesson 2 of 6 within section The Person of the Caregiver. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Characteristics of a Caregiver.
Lesson 3 of 6 within section The Person of the Caregiver. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Growing as Caregivers.
Lesson 4 of 6 within section The Person of the Caregiver. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Relationship Exercise.
Lesson 5 of 6 within section The Person of the Caregiver. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 6 of 6 within section The Person of the Caregiver. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours

Welcome & Devotional – Rejoicing and Mourning.
Lesson 1 of 8 within section Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Our Own Feelings.
Lesson 2 of 8 within section Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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LIFE – Why Feelings Need to be Expressed.
Lesson 3 of 8 within section Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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A Model for Dealing with Feelings.
Lesson 4 of 8 within section Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Sharing and Listening to Feelings.
Lesson 5 of 8 within section Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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The Mud Hole.
Lesson 6 of 8 within section Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Creating a Safe Place for People. 
Lesson 7 of 8 within section Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 8 of 8 within section Feelings: Yours, Mine, and Ours. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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The Art of Listening

Welcome & Devotional – Our Listening God.
Lesson 1 of 5 within section The Art of Listening. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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May I Have Your Attention, Please?.
Lesson 2 of 5 within section The Art of Listening. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Listening Facts Quiz.
Lesson 3 of 5 within section The Art of Listening. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Reflective Listening Exercise.
Lesson 4 of 5 within section The Art of Listening. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 5 of 5 within section The Art of Listening. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Distinctively Christian Caring

Welcome & Devotional – Christlike Caregivers.
Lesson 1 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Why Care?.
Lesson 2 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Servanthood vs Servitude.
Lesson 3 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Move Over, Freud!.
Lesson 4 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Touching Spiritual Depths.
Lesson 5 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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A Box of Distinctive Tools.
Lesson 6 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Thin Prayers, Fat Prayers.
Lesson 7 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Tools of Your Trade: Their Use and Abuse.
Lesson 8 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Confession and Absolution over the Back Fence.
Lesson 9 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Prayer.
Lesson 10 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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The Bible.
Lesson 11 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 12 of 12 within section Distinctively Christian Caring. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Process versus Results in Caregiving

Welcome & Devotional – Paul, Apollos, and God.
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Process versus Results in Caregiving. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Process vs Results Skill Practice.
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Process versus Results in Caregiving. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Process-Oriented Goals.
Lesson 3 of 6 within section Process versus Results in Caregiving. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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How to Provide Process-Oriented Care.
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Process versus Results in Caregiving. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Practicing Process-Oriented Caregiving.
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Process versus Results in Caregiving. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Process versus Results in Caregiving. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly

Welcome & Devotional – The Power of Speaking the Truth in Love.
Lesson 1 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Definition of Assertiveness.
Lesson 2 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Assertive, Passive, and Aggressive Bible Stories.
Lesson 3 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Simple Assertions.
Lesson 4 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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When, Where, and How to be Assertive.
Lesson 5 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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What Might It Mean to Be an Assertive Christian?.
Lesson 6 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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LIFE: Assertiveness Experiences.
Lesson 7 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Assertively Dealing with Anger.
Lesson 8 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Assertively Expressing and Receiving Compliments.
Lesson 9 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Is Assertiveness Christian?. 
Lesson 10 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 11 of 11 within section Assertiveness: Relating Gently & Firmly. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Maintaining Boundaries in Caregiving

Welcome & Devotional – Burdens and Loads.
Lesson 1 of 4 within section Maintaining Boundaries in Caregiving. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Boundaries for Stephen Ministers and Care Receivers.
Lesson 2 of 4 within section Maintaining Boundaries in Caregiving. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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What Boundaries Are Needed Here?.
Lesson 3 of 4 within section Maintaining Boundaries in Caregiving. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 4 of 4 within section Maintaining Boundaries in Caregiving. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Crisis Theory & Practice: Danger vs Opportunity

Welcome & Devotional – Sand and Rock.
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Crisis Theory & Practice: Danger vs Opportunity. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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LIFE: Crisis Self-Inventory.
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Crisis Theory & Practice: Danger vs Opportunity. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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The Course of a Crisis.
Lesson 3 of 6 within section Crisis Theory & Practice: Danger vs Opportunity. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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How Stephen Ministers Care for People in Crisis.
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Crisis Theory & Practice: Danger vs Opportunity. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Crisis Script.
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Crisis Theory & Practice: Danger vs Opportunity. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Crisis Theory & Practice: Danger vs Opportunity. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Confidentiality

Welcome & Devotional – The Power of Words.
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Confidentiality. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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LIFE: When Confidentiality was Important to Me.
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Confidentiality. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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How to Communicate about Confidentiality.
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Confidentiality. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Confidentiality Challenges.
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Confidentiality. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Confidentiality. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There

Welcome & Devotional – What Would Paul Have Given for a Cell Phone?.
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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LIFE: Experiences of Telecare.
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Differences between In-Person Care and Telecare.
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Techniques for Caring over the Telephone.
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Resources

Welcome & Devotional – How Highly Ought We to Think about Ourselves?.
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Stephen Ministry and Mental Health Issues.
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Making Referrals to Mental Health Professionals.
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Making Referrals to Other Community Resources.
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Resources. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief

Welcome & Devotional – Grieving is Christian.
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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LIFE: Our Own Grief.
Lesson 2 of 7 within section Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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What Can Cause Grief?.
Lesson 3 of 7 within section Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Principles in Caring for Grieving People. 
Lesson 4 of 7 within section Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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How to Care for Each Stage of Grief.
Lesson 5 of 7 within section Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Practicing Grief Care.
Lesson 6 of 7 within section Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 7 of 7 within section Ministering to Those Experiencing Grief. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister’s Role

Welcome & Devotional – The Certainty of Loss and the Promise of Joy.
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister's Role. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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LIFE: Visualizing Depression.
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister's Role. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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How to Care for Mildly to Moderately Depressed Persons.
Lesson 3 of 6 within section Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister's Role. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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How to Know When to Refer.
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister's Role. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Skill Practice Caring for Mildly to Moderately Depressed Persons.
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister's Role. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Dealing with Depression: The Stephen Minister's Role. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need

Welcome & Devotional – Inseparable.
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Assessing the Risk of Suicide.
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Steps to Take if You Believe Your Care Receiver May Be Suicidal.
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Skill Practice Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need.
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Helping Suicidal Persons Get the Help They Need. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close

Welcome & Devotional – Caregiving Is an Act of Faith.
Lesson 1 of 5 within section Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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LIFE: Experiences of Closure or No Closure.
Lesson 2 of 5 within section Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Closure Challenges.
Lesson 3 of 5 within section Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Practicing Closure.
Lesson 4 of 5 within section Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 5 of 5 within section Bringing the Caring Relationship to a Close. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care

Welcome & Devotional – Encourage One Another.
Lesson 1 of 7 within section Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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How Does Small Group Supervision Work?.
Lesson 2 of 7 within section Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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A Demonstration of Small Group Peer Supervision.
Lesson 3 of 7 within section Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Steps in the Supervision Process.
Lesson 4 of 7 within section Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Maintaining Confidentiality in Supervision.
Lesson 5 of 7 within section Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Practice Supervision Session.
Lesson 6 of 7 within section Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 7 of 7 within section Supervision: A Key to Quality Christian Care. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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How to Make a First Caring Visit

Welcome & Devotional – Your Authority to Care.
Lesson 1 of 5 within section How to Make a First Caring Visit. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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How Referrals Work.
Lesson 2 of 5 within section How to Make a First Caring Visit. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Practice the First Caring Visit.
Lesson 3 of 5 within section How to Make a First Caring Visit. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Looking Forward to Your First Caring Visit.
Lesson 4 of 5 within section How to Make a First Caring Visit. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Caregiver’s Compass Review.
Lesson 5 of 5 within section How to Make a First Caring Visit. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Follow Me

Welcome & Devotional – Following Jesus.
Lesson 1 of 6 within section Follow Me. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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The Caregiver’s Compass Revisited.
Lesson 2 of 6 within section Follow Me. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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What Stephen Ministry Means to Me.
Lesson 3 of 6 within section Follow Me. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Go – God Is With You!.
Lesson 4 of 6 within section Follow Me. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Nuts and Bolts.
Lesson 5 of 6 within section Follow Me. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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Give Thanks to God.
Lesson 6 of 6 within section Follow Me. You must enroll in this course to access course content.
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3 thoughts on “Stephen Ministry Initial Course”

  1. Deana Burnham

    Just want to comment that I love the curriculum.
    Some other trainings share much in common with what
    Steven Ministry best practices; However, I’m approaching this
    course with a clean slate so to speak in the area of being willing to learn
    new ways of holy helping. Thank you Abbot for this generous opportunity.
    Sr Deana

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  2. Francis Calvert

    Although I have not started the course I can see how it will help in my vocation as a Benedictine Monk. My background is care work here in the UK predominantly with the Elderly but also with Mental health clients. I have also done a Pastoral care course when I was an Authorised Lay Minister in the local CofE team ministry. This course seems very comprehensive. I do suffer with mental health problems myself so it will be interesting to see how I cope with those parts of the course. I look forward to starting this course.

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