The School of Pastoral Care is an ecumenical ministry devoted to the restoration of the healing ministry in the churches.  The School was established in the belief that the spiritual power practiced by the Apostles in the tri-fold ministry of preaching, teaching and healing is not only needed in today’s world, but should have a much larger place in the life of the church.

The aim of the School is to help Christian leaders, both lay and clergy, reaffirm the reality of the power of the Holy Spirit in their lives so that complete healing - full restoration of God’s harmony in their lives - can take place.

The ability to know the spiritual power of Christ, as practiced by the Apostles, in our own lives and to help others to lay hold upon it is the heritage of every Christian. 

The School seeks to introduce Christians  to a deeper understanding of the power of the Holy Spirit in the healing of physical, mental, social and spiritual ills.  

COURSE SUMMARY  

Topics might include (but are not limited to) Biblical and Theological basis for Christian Healing;  The Prayer of Faith; The Integration of Medicine, Psychology and Spirituality in the Healing Process; The Sacramental acts of Unction, Eucharist and Reconciliation; The Healing of Memories and Relationships, and Generational Healing.

HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

The idea and inspiration for the School of Pastoral Care resulted from the work of noted author Agnes Sanford and her husband, the Reverend Edgar L. Sanford.  Since the beginning in 1958, the School’s founders travelled the United States, Canada and other parts of the world to share their insights with interested men and women.  The Sanfords trained other leaders to carry on the work of the School and therefore this ministry has now continued uninterrupted for more than 40 years.

Ms. Sanford’s books, both fiction and non-fiction, are well known throughout the Christian community and many are related to the healing ministry.

MINISTRY DEVELOPMENT for all persons engaged in the healing arts who desire to learn more about the integration of medical, psychological and spiritual realities as they relate to human abilities and God-given gifts.  

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