TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND SEMINARS
Equipping churches, leaders, and caregivers for faithful and effective ministry
Scott offers training, seminars, and workshops designed to equip clergy, lay leaders, chaplains, and ministry teams to respond with wisdom, compassion, and theological depth—especially in moments of crisis, care, and human need.
Each training is grounded in the integration of:
Foundational Training for Churches & Laity
Foundational Training for Laity
Compassionate Presence and Response
Designed with church laity in mind, this 12–20-hour course provides a strong foundation for lay pastoral care.
Participants will:
Wise Counsel: Equipping Laity for a Helping Ministry
A continuation of Compassionate Presence and Response, this course deepens the work of lay caregiving.
Participants will:
Training for Clergy & Ministry Leaders
Dealing with Crisis as a Minister
Ministers are often expected to care for others while navigating their own crises.
This course helps clergy:
Core Pastoral Care Skills
The Ministry of Presence
Learn how to cultivate a healing presence in moments of vulnerability.
Participants will:
Active Listening
Effective care begins with deep, attentive listening.
Participants will learn to:
Reflective Conversation and Guidance
Explore how intentional conversation can bring healing and hope.
This training includes:
Specialized Care & Crisis Response
Religious Influences on Mourning
Grief is shaped by theology, faith, and culture.
Participants will:
Dealing with Grief and Trauma
This course explores the impact of grief, especially following traumatic loss.
Participants will:
Stress First Aid
A practical, field-tested model for addressing stress in individuals and teams.
Participants will:
Custom Training Options
Every church, ministry, and organization has unique needs.
Scott offers customized training and workshops tailored to:
Bring Training to Your Team
Healthy ministry doesn’t happen by accident—it is formed with intention.
If you are looking to equip your team with practical skills, theological depth, and compassionate presence, Scott would be honored to serve you.
Scott offers training, seminars, and workshops designed to equip clergy, lay leaders, chaplains, and ministry teams to respond with wisdom, compassion, and theological depth—especially in moments of crisis, care, and human need.
Each training is grounded in the integration of:
- Pastoral theology
- Clinical insight
- Real-world ministry experience
Foundational Training for Churches & Laity
Foundational Training for Laity
Compassionate Presence and Response
Designed with church laity in mind, this 12–20-hour course provides a strong foundation for lay pastoral care.
Participants will:
- Develop practical skills for responding to crisis situations
- Gain confidence in offering spiritual and emotional support
- Learn how to be present in meaningful and non-harmful ways
Wise Counsel: Equipping Laity for a Helping Ministry
A continuation of Compassionate Presence and Response, this course deepens the work of lay caregiving.
Participants will:
- Provide ongoing pastoral support and encouragement
- Respond more effectively to complex personal and spiritual needs
- Grow in confidence as caregivers within the church
Training for Clergy & Ministry Leaders
Dealing with Crisis as a Minister
Ministers are often expected to care for others while navigating their own crises.
This course helps clergy:
- Respond to trauma with both pastoral integrity and personal awareness
- Develop resilience and sustainable patterns of ministry
- Care for colleagues—and themselves—in times of crisis
Core Pastoral Care Skills
The Ministry of Presence
Learn how to cultivate a healing presence in moments of vulnerability.
Participants will:
- Understand the power of presence over performance
- Recognize what can unintentionally cause harm
- Develop practices that foster wholeness and care
Active Listening
Effective care begins with deep, attentive listening.
Participants will learn to:
- Listen with the whole self—mind, body, and spirit
- Discern underlying needs and concerns
- Respond with clarity, wisdom, and compassion
Reflective Conversation and Guidance
Explore how intentional conversation can bring healing and hope.
This training includes:
- Practices of reflective dialogue
- Awareness of tone, pacing, and encouragement
- Special focus on supporting those who are grieving
Specialized Care & Crisis Response
Religious Influences on Mourning
Grief is shaped by theology, faith, and culture.
Participants will:
- Understand diverse religious and cultural practices around death
- Learn how to respect sacred traditions
- Provide sensitive, informed care to families in grief
Dealing with Grief and Trauma
This course explores the impact of grief, especially following traumatic loss.
Participants will:
- Understand the dynamics of grief and trauma
- Learn how to engage others with care and wisdom
- Develop approaches that foster comfort, survival, and hope
Stress First Aid
A practical, field-tested model for addressing stress in individuals and teams.
Participants will:
- Assess stress reactions quickly and effectively
- Provide immediate and appropriate care
- Help prevent long-term harm and promote recovery
Custom Training Options
Every church, ministry, and organization has unique needs.
Scott offers customized training and workshops tailored to:
- Churches and dioceses
- Healthcare and chaplaincy teams
- First responder organizations
- Ministry leaders and nonprofit groups
Bring Training to Your Team
Healthy ministry doesn’t happen by accident—it is formed with intention.
If you are looking to equip your team with practical skills, theological depth, and compassionate presence, Scott would be honored to serve you.