TRAINING
 
The ESC (SA) conducts a basic training course called "Crisis Ministry".
 
This course is compulsory for all people who wish to join the ESC (SA) as Chaplains.
 
The course duration is 20 hours, which includes "God's Answer to Aids".
 
The course covers topics like:
 
This course is conducted all over Southern Africa, and the course can be taught during the week, or over weekends, during day and / or night times.
 
The current cost of this course is: R 500,00, which includes all meals, refreshments, lecture notes, manual, certificate, etc. Excluding travelling and accommodation costs for the Training Officer. Special course fees are available for theological students. Please contact the Chief Training Officer for further information. The ESC conducts this course countrywide provided that 8 or more people register and pay for the course.
This R 500 is the BASE COURSE FEE excluding travel & accommodation for the Training Officer

The Crisis Ministry course is accredited by the South African Theological Seminary for 3 credits.

 
 

All upcoming courses:

BOKSBURG:

Postponed to NOVEMBER  2008 - DATES : In the evenings from 18h00 to 22h00 on 26, 27, and 28 November 2008 and 08h00 to 18h00 on Saturday 29 November 2008.

The course will held at the Leon Ferreira Fire Training Academy in Boksburg and will be coordinated by the Regional Training Coordinator Gerry Atkins in conjunction with the hosting district.  Contact Info : 082 853 1687

 Click on logo to download application for September Course in Boksburg 

 

 

 

BLOEMFONTEIN Course:

Monday 24 to Friday 28 November 2008 - 18H00 to 22H00 every day

The course will held at the AGS Church - Universitas and will be coordinated by Chaplain Ericis Swanepoel . 

 

 

Click on logo to download the application for October Course in BLOEMFONEIN  

 

 

 

 

 

Training Statistics.

 
Emergency Services Chaplaincy (Southern Africa) 
TRAINING COURSES REPORT 2008
         
COURSE No: TYPE COURSE: DATE: TOWN: TRAINING OFFICER: STUDENTS:
2008/01 Crisis Ministry February Boksburg David Niebuhr 12
2008/02 Crisis Ministry February Stanger Ashley Butler 9
2008/03 Crisis Ministry June Boksburg David Niebuhr 12
2008/04 Crisis Ministry August Vryheid Ashley Butler 35
2008/05 Crisis Ministry Sept Middelburg Ashley Butler 10
         
         
      Total students trained: 78
         
Course Comparisons:        
         
YEAR TYPE OF COURSE QTY Total Students    
2003 Crisis Ministry 10 178    
  Call Centre Crisis 6      
2004 Crisis Ministry 16 195    
  Call Centre Crisis 3      
  Counsel Skills 1      
2005 Crisis Ministry 12 197    
2006 Crisis Ministry 9      
  Trauma Support W 1 122    
2007 Crisis Ministry 11 142    
2008 Crisis Ministry 5 78    
         
Total trained since 2003 : 912    

 

For further information, please contact the Chief Training Officer, Frank Meulenbeld at:

Cell: 082-821-7681 or
E-mail: chaplaincy@absamail.co.za

 

Course coordinators policy of the ESC (SA)  *** NEW ***

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