Pastoral Care Specialist is a general membership category within the American Association of Pastoral Counselors (AAPC).  In the religious tradition of the care of souls, persons pursuing this designation aspire to a high level of ministry and accountability within their respective ministry contexts as providers of brief, supportive pastoral care and counseling. Successful completion of the Pastoral Care Specialist (PCS) Training Program of the Pastoral Counseling Centers of Tennessee, Inc. (PCCT) is intended to provide experiences, which may prepare persons to make formal application to the AAPC for general membership in this category.  This 9-month  program is offered every other year.  The training combines, lecture, ministry experience, peer feedback and professional consultation to provide training in Pastoral Care and short-term counseling.  This program is not intended to prepare participants for state license as a therapist, but to help those in places of service to be better prepared to provide care in their individual setting.

For complete details on this program, click here to view the program information.

Click here to download an application for the PCS Program.

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