Training

Caring for Ex-offenders and C.O.A.C.H offer training to churches to work with ex-offenders and individual members of the church to coach ex-offenders towards their goals.

CFEO Training

Caring for Ex-Offenders training days offer:

  • Training – to train churches to support ex-offenders. Training covers the need to care for ex-offenders, where to start, risk management, implementing models and the practicalities of supporting ex-offenders.
  • Networking – to meet others involved in this area and support each other.
  • Discerning – to figure out if working with ex-offenders is for you

Who is it for:

This training is aimed at equipping those who work or would like to work with ex-offenders (or those at risk of offending) in your church. This training is open to all and should be attended by the person coordinating this ministry in your church.

CFEO/COACH Training

Caring for Ex-offenders has partnered with The Catalyst Urban Trust to develop coaching support for ex-offenders. COACH has a track record of supporting other vulnerable groups such as ex-gang members and single parents and has been adapted to work with people coming out of prison. CFEO COACH is one way your church can really benefit an ex-offender and your broader community.

The definition of a COACH is

“A volunteer  who offers practical support and coaching towards life-goals for an ex-offender.”

CFEO/COACH training days offer:

  • An introduction to Coaching
  • Communication Skills
  • Boundaries and Risk
  • Understanding Ex-Offenders

Who is it for:

This training is aimed at those who are interested or will be involved in coaching or mentoring ex-offenders plus those overseeing this ministry in the Church.

Future Training Days:

Next training events:

We currently do not have any training days scheduled until the New Year.

Hosting training

Is your church interested in hosting training for other churches in your region?

If you think it is important for other church communities around you to also be equipped in this ministry, and you can raise enthusiasm and interest for this training then we would like to hear from you.

To register your interest in helping us run training at your church for a group of other churches, please complete this form and in the comments box indicate what kind of attendance we could expect to attain at a Caring for Ex-Offenders training day.
 

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