Pastoral Formation & Ministry Practicum
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Pastoral Formation & Ministry Practicum

A robust practical pastoral formation journey: 12 active training weeks over 15 calendar weeks, combining deep biblical learning, prayer discipline, evangelism, preaching, prophecy, discipleship, church administration, community mobilisation, live formation, instructor conversation and verified field evidence of ministry competence.

Curriculum 17 sections
Learning Activities 206
Enrolment Approval
Provider VRC Training

About This Course

A robust practical pastoral formation journey: 12 active training weeks over 15 calendar weeks, combining deep biblical learning, prayer discipline, evangelism, preaching, prophecy, discipleship, church administration, community mobilisation, live formation, instructor conversation and verified field evidence of ministry competence.

What You Can Expect

  • Structured teaching arranged into clear course sections.
  • Practical application and reflection where included in the course.
  • Supporting videos, assessments, assignments or resources where provided.
  • Protected learner content after login and valid enrolment.

What You Will Cover

Week 1
Training Week 1 - The Pastor: Calling, Character, Holiness & Consecration
Explore Training Week 1 - The Pastor: Calling, Character, Holiness & Consecration through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 6 Image Video Supporting Link × 3 Checklist Assignment × 2 Reflection Student Text Knowledge Check
Week 2
Training Week 2 - Prayer, the Holy Spirit & the Inner Life
Explore Training Week 2 - Prayer, the Holy Spirit & the Inner Life through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 5 Video Supporting Link × 3 Checklist Assignment Reflection Student Text Knowledge Check
Week 3
Training Week 3 - The Church, Ecclesiology, VRC Vision, Order & Authority
Explore Training Week 3 - The Church, Ecclesiology, VRC Vision, Order & Authority through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 5 Image Supporting Link × 6 Checklist Assignment × 2 Reflection Student Text Knowledge Check
Week 4
Training Week 4 - Handling Scripture, Interpretation & Teaching
Explore Training Week 4 - Handling Scripture, Interpretation & Teaching through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 5 Supporting Link × 3 Checklist Assignment Reflection Student Text Knowledge Check
Week 5
Formation Pause 1 - Rest, Reflect, Catch Up & Practise
Explore Formation Pause 1 - Rest, Reflect, Catch Up & Practise through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching Image Supporting Link
Week 6
Training Week 5 - Preaching with Accuracy, Power & Clarity
Explore Training Week 5 - Preaching with Accuracy, Power & Clarity through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 6 Supporting Link × 3 Checklist Assignment Reflection Knowledge Check
Week 7
Training Week 6 - Evangelism, Mission & Mobilisation
Explore Training Week 6 - Evangelism, Mission & Mobilisation through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 7 Image Supporting Link × 3 Checklist Assignment Reflection Knowledge Check
Week 8
Training Week 7 - Pastoral Care, Counselling, Visitation & People
Explore Training Week 7 - Pastoral Care, Counselling, Visitation & People through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 7 Supporting Link × 2 Checklist Assignment Reflection Knowledge Check
Week 9
Training Week 8 - Prophecy, Hearing God & Ministering the Spirit
Explore Training Week 8 - Prophecy, Hearing God & Ministering the Spirit through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 9 Image Supporting Link × 4 Checklist Assignment Reflection Knowledge Check
Week 10
Formation Pause 2 - Rest, Reflect, Catch Up & Practise
Explore Formation Pause 2 - Rest, Reflect, Catch Up & Practise through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching Supporting Link × 2 Checklist Reflection
Week 11
Training Week 9 - Leading Prayer & Discipleship Groups
Explore Training Week 9 - Leading Prayer & Discipleship Groups through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 5 Image Supporting Link × 2 Checklist Assignment Reflection Knowledge Check
Week 12
Training Week 10 - Church Administration, Stewardship & Giving
Explore Training Week 10 - Church Administration, Stewardship & Giving through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 6 Supporting Link × 2 Checklist Assignment Reflection Knowledge Check
Week 13
Training Week 11 - Mobilisation, Community Ministry & Leadership
Explore Training Week 11 - Mobilisation, Community Ministry & Leadership through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 6 Image Supporting Link × 4 Checklist Assignment Reflection Knowledge Check
Week 14
Training Week 12 - Pastoral Integration, Loyalty, Faithfulness & Commissioning
Explore Training Week 12 - Pastoral Integration, Loyalty, Faithfulness & Commissioning through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 9 Supporting Link × 3 Checklist Assignment × 2 Reflection Knowledge Check × 2
Week 15
Final Integration Week - Catch Up, Portfolio & Readiness
Explore Final Integration Week - Catch Up, Portfolio & Readiness through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 5 Image Supporting Link × 5 Checklist Assignment Reflection
Week 16
Course Feedback & Review
Explore Course Feedback & Review through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Reflection
Week 9700
Pastoral Order — Authority, Reporting Lines, Loyalty & Prophetic Integrity
Explore Pastoral Order — Authority, Reporting Lines, Loyalty & Prophetic Integrity through guided teaching, reflection and practical application.
Teaching × 5

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