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Workshop Information

Workshop Description

“Foundations for BeFriender Ministry” is a workshop for leaders who want to implement and maintain a listening ministry of lay pastoral care in their churches, hospitals, senior living communities including all levels of care, or other organizations. The small size of this highly interactive workshop allows workshop leaders to address the specific needs and questions of participants.  A certified trainer from the BeFriender Ministry National Office will be the workshop leader.

Who Attends

A team of 2-5 from your church or organization including at least one staff person such as (clergy, chaplain, deacon, parish nurse, director of pastoral care, pastoral minister, etc.) and one or more volunteers.  This team will serve as program leaders for BeFriender Ministry in your church or organization.

New program leaders for existing BeFriender Ministry programs also attend the workshop.

What is covered in the workshop?

The members of the leadership team who attend “Foundations for BeFriender Ministry” learn the three primary functions of program leaders: training BeFrienders, facilitating BeFrienders’ ongoing learning and spiritual growth, and administering the implementation and maintenance of the program. The Foundations workshop is structured around the role of the BeFriender and the three program leader roles: trainer, facilitator, and administrator. The materials participants receive in the workshop correspond with these roles.

How many people will be in the workshop?

In order for Workshop Leaders to work closely with participants and provide a safe, comfortable environment for learning, the maximum is 15.

Where and when does training for BeFriender Ministry leaders take place?

The “Foundations for BeFriender Ministry” workshop for leadership teams is offered virtually. You may participate from the comfort of your home or office.

Each person attending the “Foundations” workshop receives a comprehensive set of leadership materials. There is no enrollment or annual fee. Workshop fees include a full set of leader materials and shipping costs.

Check out the current workshop schedule.

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Virtual Foundations for BeFriender Ministry

Training for New BeFriender Leaders

October 18, 25, and November 1, 8
Virtual Workshop
Early Bird Discount ends September 13
Register October 18, 25, and November 1, 8

January 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2024
Virtual Workshop
Early Bird Discount ends December 13
January 17, 24, 31 and February 7, 2024

See Complete Foundations for BeFriender Ministry Schedule

Download Foundations for BeFriender Ministry Information


Additional Virtual Events

September 28
Program Leader RoundTable

October 26
The Outsized Impact of Practicing Empathy and Kindness on Mind, Body and Spirit

Virtual BeFriender Candidate Training

Pastor Dan

“I encourage any congregation to receive this training! It was well organized and very user friendly. We all feel prepared and excited to begin this Caring Ministry that we feel has the power to transform our congregation.”

Pastor Dan

Chaplain John

“The BeFriender teams on our campuses have been invaluable in doing phone ministry with fellow residents during this time of social isolation. Some campuses have divided their total population among the BeFrienders so that everyone gets an occasional call!”

Chaplain John

Deb

“We are living in a unique, stressful, anxious time that BeFriender Ministry is uniquely qualified to respond to.”

Deb

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