Animal Ministry Deacon Program
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- Lesson One ~ Life Review: What led you to decide to pursue Animal Ministry
- Lesson Two ~ World Religions: A basic primer of all faiths. Required reading "Religion for Dummies"
- Lesson Three ~ Confidentiality: Understanding your role as confidante
- Lesson Four ~ Listening: How to listen to those in need. Required reading "Every Living Thing" by Cynthia Rylant
- Lesson Five ~ Safe Haven: Providing a safe environment for yourself and those in need
- Lesson Six ~ Animal Communication: How to communicate. Required reading "Reflections of the Heart" by Deborah DeMoss Smith; "Healing Animals Naturally and Intuitive Listening" by Sharon Callahan.
- Lesson Seven ~ Loss: What it means. Required reading "A Grief Observed" by C.S. Lewis
- Lesson Eight ~ Grief: What are the stages and coping mechanisms. Required reading "Cat Heaven" "Dog Heaven" by Cynthia Rylant
- Lesson Nine ~ Ethics: Humane Practices & Doing What Needs to be Done. Required Reading: "Dominion & Stewardship," "From Baghdad with Love" by Lt. Colonel Jay Kopelman; Required DVD: "Eating Mercifully" by the HSUS
- Lesson Ten ~ Ceremonies: Non-denomination, sacred, spiritual, healing. Required CD "Spiritus" by Patrick Bernard
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Animal Ministry Deacon
This is the course recommended for those new to Animal Ministry, and those who are in the capacity of a lay person. When we say "new" we are speaking about those of you who have not taken any courses in Animal Advocacy or Animal Ministry previously.
Also, keep in mind, when we use the term "ministry" we are using the term in a literal sense ~ meaning, "ministering" to others, specifically those in the animal kingdom ~ not in terms of providing any ordination into religious service. This course is especially good for those wanting to volunteer their time with animals, or assist within an organization serving the animal kingdom, or in their local church or temple.
Within this curriculum you will be required to complete a set of ten (10) lessons, along with required reading, viewing and listening of several products listed below, required for course completion. Please note, you can find most, if not all, books & CDs at your local library, and the DVD is free from the HSUS.
Prerequisite: proof of association with animal organization or faith-related organization
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