Minister Support Sessions
ACCFS exists to support the church leadership and congregations in fulfilling the overall church mission. Our minister support sessions are meant to provide in-person venues of discussion and learning for pulpits as they grow together in the work of the ministry. You can see our current offerings below.
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Core Counseling Skills
This session covers basic counseling skills including verbal and nonverbal communication, listening skills, asking questions effectively, clarifying issues, etc. It is available as a self-paced course or the course can be taken and discussed together as a ministry team. An in-person training is also available if desired.
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Resiliency
Resiliency in the Ministry
Learn what resiliency is, why it is essential for those in the ministry, and ways to encourage resiliency growth in ourselves and our ministry.
Learn MoreHolistic Health in the Ministry
Learn specific skills which can help improve our spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical health while considering the impact our health can have on our leadership.
Learn MoreDealing with Hurt and Moving Toward Healing
Learn about various stresses of the ministry and consider tools for dealing with them in a healthy manner.
Learn MoreHelping Others
Overview of Mental Health and Relationship Issues
Learn the most common reasons people seek help and ways which ministers can best support them. Learn moreHelping Struggling Couples
Learn the underlying dynamics of the most common reasons marriages struggle. Learn more
Engaging Others
Engaging the Congregation
Learn interpersonal skills and how to encourage good relationships and interaction with the entire congregation.
Learn MoreBecoming Proactive and Prevention-Focused
Learn how ministers can help their congregations by becoming more prevention-focused instead of only dealing with issues in a reactive manner.
Learn MoreUnderstanding Personality and Spiritual Gifts Within the Minister Group
Grow in an understanding of the personalities of the pulpit team and how to increase communication and effectiveness, help avoid misunderstandings, and more effectively deal with conflict.
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