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Christian CareGivers Training Course

The "Why" and "How" of Caring
A nine-session PowerPoint workshop

UNDER DEVELOPMENT

We welcome your comments regarding the tentative content shown here,
or questions concerning availability of this program.

This course is intended for use by small groups,
primarily within churches, for the purpose of developing
our awareness, skills and commitment to
congregational care. 
It may be offered as nine weekly one-hour sessions,
or as a weekend emphasis.
TENTATIVE COURSE OUTLINE
Session 1 - Biblical Basis for Caring
Session 2 - Types of Need/ Places to Serve
Session 3 - Learning to Be Present/ Listening Skills
Session 4 - Interactive Skills/ Relationship Building
Session 5 - Suggested Film: Caring with Compassion
Session 6 - Things to Say/ Not to Say
Session 7 - Sharing Our Faith/ 
                     Praying with Those in Need
Session 8 - The Team Approach/ Handling Crises
Session 9 - Where Do I Fit In?