Filadelfia Opleidingsentrum

ABOUT US

Filadelfia South Africa produces people who experience abundant victory in Jesus Christ while being provided to help broken and hurting people, through a process of healing and renewal, done through His Holy Spirit. Filadelfia provides Biblical coaches, mentors and facilitators to give Biblical support clients as they face life’s problems, relationship crises, as well as difficult circumstances arising from living in a world that needs Jesus Christ. Training happens in English and Afrikaans in an open distance learning format, supported by two – three-day interactive contact sessions per year. Students get equipped with theory and practice.

Students are guided toward an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ as they learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday living. As a result of this, inner healing and renewal occur through His Holy Spirit followed by growth into spiritual and emotional maturity. Students learn to work with individuals, groups, and the community.

Clients are supported by well-trained supervisors as they oversee the activities of student pastoral caregivers. Filadelfia provides relevant Christian Pastoral Care skills-development. As part of an international network, Filadelfia empowers the greater Body of Christ through training, cooperation, and partnering.

TRAINING

Level 1

• Completion of these short-courses leads to a MINTS Certificate
• Introduction To Pastoral Counselling
• Introduction To Biblical Studies
• Personal Development
• Introduction To Pastoral Counselling (BAM142 & 311)
• The nature of Pastoral Ministry
• Empathy, compassion and understanding
• Restoring relationships and forgiveness
• The pastoral conversation

Level 2

• Completion of these short-courses leads to a MINTS.edu Associate of the Arts Degree. (This is equivalent to a South African diploma.)
• Challenges in Childhood
• Challenges in Adolescence
• Challenges in Adulthood
• Challenges In Childhood (PAM21E)
• Hiding behind masks
• Hyperactivity
• Anger

Level 3A

• Completion of these short-courses leads to entry into Level 3B.
• The Doctrine of Grace
• HIV, AIDS and Introduction to Illness Pastorate
• Marriage Therapy
• The Doctrine Of Grace (BAT512)
• God of grace
• New Covenant in Christ
• Means of grace
• Grace in the church and to the world
• Faith in future grace

Level 3B

• Completion of these short-courses leads to a MINTS.edu degree
• After successful completion of the year-4 course, Mints.edu will confer a BATS-degree to the student. A BATS (Bachelors of the Arts in Theological studies) is equivalent to a South African Honours.
• Advanced Pastorate
• Christian Doctrine for Pastoral Counselling
• Network of the Human soul
• Advanced Pastorate (PAM42B)
• The model of Osmer
• Foundational skills and methods
• Detailed exploration of pastoral issues not commonly presented
• Tasks and skills of practical theology interpretation