Resources
Tools for churches to build a culture of discipleship and one another care.
From awareness to training—resources designed to meet churches where they are.
Church Awareness (Pre-Training)
These resources help pastors, leaders, and church members explore the foundations of soul-shepherding care. They introduce a biblical vision for discipleship and help churches discern readiness for further training.
1 - Creating a Culture of Soul Care
Drawing from biblical principles and pastoral experience, this resource explores how churches can move beyond programs toward relational, heart-level shepherding that equips believers to care for one another faithfully.
2 - Biblical Counseling Training
This overview outlines a four-phase training pathway designed to equip churches for real-life soul shepherding. It explains how biblical counseling and discipleship work together to form spiritual maturity and foster lasting transformation within the local church.
3 - Program Description
This resource provides a menu of Soul Shepherding Worldwide offerings, including sermon series, training topics, retreats, and conferences. It helps church leaders discern which topics best serve their congregation’s current needs.
Basic Training
Basic Training equips pastors and church leaders with foundational skills for biblical counseling and discipleship. Participants learn to apply Scripture to real-life struggles while growing in personal spiritual maturity and helping establish a sustainable culture of care within their local church.
CLT Models & Topics
This resource outlines the four modules of the Christian Leadership Training program, including the primary topics addressed in each module. It provides a clear picture of the theological depth, practical application, and spiritual formation involved.
CLT Overview
Explains the structure, expectations, and goals of the BCMW Christian Leadership Training program. It addresses participant commitments, projects for growth, and the long-term vision for developing capable, biblically-grounded leaders.
Advanced Training
Serves leaders who have completed foundational training and desire deeper equipping in soul care, biblical counseling, and leadership development. These resources (currently in development) will support continued growth, specialized application, and long-term faithfulness in ministry.
Section currently under development.
Articles
Articles provide biblical reflection, pastoral insight, and practical guidance on soul care, discipleship, and heart transformation. These one-off pieces are designed to encourage personal growth, equip leaders, and deepen understanding of soul-shepherding principles apart from formal training pathways.
Heart Shepherding: Practical Steps
Explore the concept of heart shepherding and discover how it can help us address the pervasive issue of idolatry in our lives. You'll be blessed by these practical steps for examining your heart.