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.
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.
Resiliency
Resiliency in the Ministry
Holistic Health in the Ministry
Dealing with Hurt and Moving Toward Healing
Helping Others
1
Overview of Mental Health and Relationship Issues
Learn the most common reasons people seek help and ways which ministers can best support them.
2
Helping Struggling Couples
Learn the underlying dynamics of the most common reasons marriages struggle.
Engaging Others
Engaging the Congregation
Becoming Proactive and Prevention-Focused
Understanding Personality and Spiritual Gifts Within the Minister Group