9.30am-4pm on Saturday 25 July at St Timothy's, 46 Kendal Ave, Burnside.

The pastoral needs of those in our churches are becoming increasingly complex. It is easy to feel out of your depth or overwhelmed. We need more than willing and warm-hearted people, we need trained people who understand how to listen, respond wisely, and support others safely and effectively.

During this day course you will learn key pastoral skills one layer at a time and be left with a comprehensive approach to having meaningful and safe pastoral conversations. This training is suitable for pastoral carers, ministers, chaplains, youth workers, small group leaders, community ministries, and anyone wanting to extend skills in this area.

Topics Include:

• the power of the relationship

• knowing and keeping to your lane

• how to journey with a person

• listening well

• how to ask great questions

• creating meaningful conversations

• a guide for different situations

• helping those with higher needs

Presenter: Richard Black BA, BD, BTH (Hons), MCouns (Distinction), MNZAC

To register, email office@burnside.org.nz or phone 03 358 8174 by Monday 20 July. Cost is $45 per person.

Things to note:

• Bring your own lunch

• Morning and afternoon tea catered

About Richard: Richard Black is the founder of Thriving Churches HQ, and the founder of Mind Health, an organisation dedicated to enhancing wellbeing. He is an ordained minister and a trained counsellor, working alongside churches to provide specialised support for their pastoral care. He holds a Masters in Counselling, doing his research on "Emotional health in the role of a church leader".

Through his counselling, training, and public speaking he helps people strengthen their thinking, be proactive in relationships, and succeed with life. Having been involved in pastoral ministry for many years, he understands the everyday struggles that people face and the demands on church leaders.
Richard has the knack of being able to communicate complex issues in a way that is practical and easy to understand.

Find more of what Richard has to offer at: https://thrivingchurcheshq.com/