Online training seminars, and in-person retreats, for the wider church in Aotearoa. My goal is top-quality training, from the best speakers, at minimal cost, to equip the church for mission and ministry in these tough times.
- your host, Silvia Purdie (Presbyterian minister, Counsellor with NZCCA, Supervisor, trainer, author) Please EMAIL ME directly if you have any trouble with the booking sites: [email protected] |
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The Power of Resilience: an Introduction to Trauma-Informed Practice
Amanda Hanna is the founder of SomaPsych, a highly experienced leading-edge trainer bringing to Aotearoa emerging insights from polyvagal theory, trauma recovery, energy and breath work, in ways that are practical and easy to integrate into your field of practice. live online workshop training Saturday 18 April, 9.00-11.00am $45 Register here |
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Body & Soul 'PD Day'
Join the Wellington region of the NZ Christian Counsellors Association for a training day in body-aware therapy from a trauma-informed perspective. Saturday 2 May, 9.30-3.30pm Tawa Union Church. $90 registration. $50 students & unwaged Register here |
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What home group leaders need to know about mental health
Equip Series of mental health training for home group leaders Monday 4 May, 7.00-9.00pm an introduction to mental health and the role of Life Group leaders. Silvia Purdie & Sunia Pasi Koha. Register here |
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EQ with Richard Black
Many leaders are running hard, pouring their lives and energy into ministry, yet still not gaining the traction they long for. This leaves pastors tired, weary, disappointed, disillusioned, and at times burnt out. Richard Black’s research identified five saboteurs in ministry that are needlessly undermining the wellbeing and effectiveness of pastors. In this webinar, Richard will unpack why ministry pressures work against the EQ of pastors and the creation of emotionally intelligent environments, and how leaders can build resilience, recover clarity, and strengthen their emotional intelligence in the midst of these pressures. Friday 15 May, 1-3pm $48 Register here |
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Caring for Mums:
Postnatal depression pastoral care Wednesday 20 May, 12.30-2.30pm Becoming a mother should be a wonderful joyful experience! Sadly for many women, especially young women, motherhood is a painful struggle with depression and isolation. This 2-hour online training is for anyone who cares for young mums ... through church, in the community, in your family or home group, or through ministries such as playgroups and Mainly Music. Asinate Takayawa Savu-Korocowiri will be joining us from Suva, Fiji, to share her wealth of experience and expertise in maternal mental health. Register here |
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Trauma: impact and recovery
Equip Series of mental health training for home group leaders Monday 8 June, 7pm Jeremy Baker is a GP specialising in mental health who has completed a PhD in trauma. Rob Pearce is a Life Group leader with a powerful story of recovery from PSTD from military service. Koha Register here |
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Coming into Peace: Calming the stress response
3x 1-hour sessions, Wednesdays 10, 17 and 24 June @ 9.00 A training for those who offer pastoral care or counselling. Equine and family therapist Courtney Brown works in Paihia and internationally. In this series of three 1-hour interactive online seminars she will teach practical tools to bring greater experience of the peace of Christ, both for ourselves and for those we care for.
https://events.humanitix.com/coming-into-peace-june26 |
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Dealing with Conflict
Dr. Brett Mann Wednesday 1 July, 1.00-2.30pm Although painful, conflict is normal, inevitable, and often necessary. Dealing well with conflict is a core requirement for church leaders, essential for our well-being and the effectiveness of church and missional communities. In this live interactive training Brett will cover our reactions to conflict, ‘rules of engagement’ for one-to-one conflict, and three common group dynamics that generate conflict and how to deal with them. $30 (discount for unwaged) Register here |
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Men and Mental Health
Equip Series of mental health training for home group leaders Monday 6 July, 7pm Rev. Rahuruhi Koia is a counsellor, & Presbyterian minister based in Whakatane. His long experience as a Military Chaplain informs his practical, cross-cultural insights into pastoral care with men. Koha Register here |
Supervision Wananga
Friday 31 July, at Te Kakano o te Aroha Presbyterian marae, Lower Hutt
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Mental health Strategies: Be Kind to your Mind!
Equip Series of mental health training for home group leaders Monday 3 August, 7pm Julia Grace is NZ's leading Christian speaker and musician, bringing a powerhouse of practical teaching on mental health. Koha Register here |
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Private Practice
A collaborative training course for those establishing and growing their own counselling/supervision business 3 x online sessions: Wednesdays @ 1pm: 5 & 19 August & 2 September 5 hours PD $65 Register here |
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All ages welcome to this mid-winter Retreat Day at Ngatiawa River Monastery.
Saturday 8 August 9.30am start, and stay as long as you like. Option of staying over Friday and/or Saturday nights in the Lodge Space for stillness, karakia, and child-friendly worship Community fun, good food, and relaxing around the fire Explore the Ngatiawa bush walks and sit by the river Cost: koha Register here |
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Grieving Well: a Solution-Focused approach to loss
Presenter: Matt Cameron. NZCCA Wellington PD Day Thursday 20 August, 9.30am-4.30pm Quaker Meeting House, 7 Moncrieff Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington $95 Subsidised registration of $50 for students and unwaged Register here "My experience of working with grief is that we never “get over” our losses but we can learn to live with them in ways that are helpful and healing. The Solution Focused approach can be described as a client-centred, strength-based, multi-cultural and user-friendly style that is life changing and applicable to every situation. Come on a journey of change, joy and possibility." - Matt Cameron |
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Solid Ground: Mental Health Skills for Christians
Monday 31 August and 7 September, 1.00-2.30pm
Register here More about Solid Ground here |
Rangimārie Clergy Retreat
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Sunday 13 - Friday 18 September
Kopua Retreat Centre, Southern Star Abbey, Norsewood A deep time of rest, encounter with God and enjoying the peace of Christ. Register here |
May the God of peace –
who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus –
the great Shepherd of the sheep –
through the blood of the everlasting covenant –
equip you with all that is good –
to live out God’s intentions and bring him joy –
through Jesus Christ.
Glory to God, forever and ever, amen!
Hebrews 13:20-21
who brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus –
the great Shepherd of the sheep –
through the blood of the everlasting covenant –
equip you with all that is good –
to live out God’s intentions and bring him joy –
through Jesus Christ.
Glory to God, forever and ever, amen!
Hebrews 13:20-21
Links to other open-access ministry training providers:
Heaps of awesome people are doing cool things offering training for people in Aotearoa in ministry and leadership. Here's some to check out:
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Discipleship Pathway is a series of top-quality videos by Aotearoa's top people on various topics in mission, especially youth ministry. Brought to you by the Nelson Anglican Diocese.
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The Waiapu Certificate is designed as a pathway to introduce those without formal theological or biblical education to the language of the church. From the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu
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Webinars/Courses/Small Group Resources from the Baptist Centre for Lifelong Learning. Excellent webinar recordings and live training events coming up.
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