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Dr. Kwame Institute

Church Workers &Lay Counselors Training

Practical, faith-based training for pastors, ministry leaders, church workers, and lay counselors who support individuals and families through life's difficult moments.

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Caring People Need Proper Training

Church members often turn to trusted leaders before contacting a professional counselor. However, good intentions alone may not be enough when someone is facing grief, trauma, marital conflict, depression, addiction, or a family crisis.

Dr. Kwame Institute equips church care teams with practical counseling skills, healthy boundaries, and clear referral procedures.

"Equip your people to care with wisdom, compassion, and confidence — without overstepping their role."

— Dr. Kwame Frimpong

Built for Church Leaders & Care Teams

Pastors and ministry leaders
Lay counselors and care teams
Deacons, elders, and ministry workers
Marriage and family ministry leaders
Youth and young-adult leaders
Small-group leaders
Prayer and altar ministry teams · No previous counseling experience is required.

Customizable Training Modules

Training can be customized to meet the needs of your church.

01Foundations of Christian Care
The role of the church in emotional and spiritual care
The difference between pastoral care and professional counseling
How to create a safe and supportive conversation
02Basic Helping Skills
Active listening
Asking helpful questions
Showing empathy without judgment
Responding to difficult emotions
Helping people identify healthy next steps
03Mental Health Awareness
Recognizing signs of anxiety and depression
Understanding trauma and grief
Responding to addiction and destructive behaviors
Identifying warning signs of crisis or self-harm
Knowing when professional intervention is needed
04Marriage & Family Support
Supporting couples experiencing conflict
Helping families communicate more effectively
Responding to infidelity, separation, and family crises
Understanding the limitations of lay counseling
05Ethics, Boundaries & Referrals
Confidentiality and its limitations
Avoiding dependency and inappropriate relationships
Documentation and church care procedures
Mandatory reporting awareness
Creating a trusted professional referral network
06Caring for the Caregiver
Recognizing compassion fatigue
Maintaining emotional and spiritual health
Establishing healthy ministry boundaries
Preventing burnout

Better Prepared to Serve

Listen with empathy and understanding
Respond calmly to sensitive situations
Recognize concerns that require professional help
Maintain appropriate ethical and ministry boundaries
Provide spiritual support without attempting to become a therapist
Connect individuals and families with qualified resources

Choose What Works for Your Church

Church Workshop

A focused training session for your church workers, ministry leaders, or care team.

Half-Day Training

An interactive program covering foundational helping skills, mental health awareness, boundaries, and referrals.

Full-Day Intensive

Comprehensive training with demonstrations, case studies, group discussions, and practical ministry scenarios.

Multi-Session Certificate Training

A structured training program for churches developing or strengthening a lay counseling and congregational care ministry.

Training is available in person or virtually.

Every Congregation Is Different

Training may be customized for the specific needs and culture of your congregation.

Congregational care ministries
Marriage and family ministries
Youth ministries
Men's and women's ministries
Multicultural and immigrant congregations
Pastoral leadership teams
Mental health awareness initiatives

This program equips church workers to provide basic emotional and spiritual support. It does not prepare participants to diagnose mental-health conditions, provide clinical treatment, or represent themselves as licensed counselors.

Participants are trained to understand their role, remain within appropriate boundaries, and refer individuals to qualified professionals when necessary.

Bring This Training to Your Church

Strengthen your church's ability to care for people with compassion, wisdom, and responsibility.

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Dr. Kwame Owura Frimpong, PhD, LPC, NCC, ACS
Counselor Educator · Licensed Professional Counselor · Approved Clinical Supervisor · Pastor and Church Leadership Trainer