Course Description:

Maturing the Shepherd is a transformative three-part series designed to raise healthy, whole, and effective shepherds who lead from identity. This course equips pastors to move beyond over-responsibility into Spirit-led leadership—mobilising the church while cultivating resilient, safe, and Kingdom-centered communities.

Course curriculum

    1. Becoming Whole, Healthy, and Christ-Formed

    2. Maturing the Shepherd Part 1

    3. ▶️ | Session 1

    4. The Shepherding Paradigm

    5. Heart Matters: Part 1

    6. Heart Matters: Part 2

    7. Oaks: Self-Guided Inner Healing & Deliverance

    8. Resources: Healing

    1. Building, Sustaining, and Multiplying Kingdom Culture

    2. Mature Shepherding Part 2

    3. ▶️ | Session 2

    1. Leading with Wisdom, Safety, and Compassion in Difficult Situations

    2. Mature Shepherding Part 3

    3. ▶️ | Session 3

About this course

  • $50.00
  • 14 lessons
  • 6 hours of video content

Who's This For?

  • Pastors and church leaders

  • Five-fold ministry shepherds

  • Ministry teams seeking greater health and structure

  • Leaders navigating complex pastoral care situations

By the end of this course, students will:

  • Navigate complex pastoral situations with increased confidence, wisdom, and clarity

  • Apply practical frameworks for establishing safety, healthy boundaries, and appropriate responses

  • Grow in discernment when responding to high-risk, sensitive, and challenging situations

  • Implement tools that promote healing while safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the church family

  • Develop a balanced approach to pastoral care that reflects both compassion and wise leadership

  • Lead with greater confidence, integrity, and responsibility in shepherding others through difficult circumstances

What's Included?

  • Live globally or watch the REPLAY

  • 3 live sessions on Tuesdays at 8:00 PM EST: July 7-21

  • 8 hours of live ministry | Q & A

  • Continued access to all recorded sessions

Instructor

Aimee Talbot

Pastor

As a Shepherd, Aimee Talbot serves as part of the Senior Leadership Team of Paradox Church, equipping others in the areas of healthy leadership and church culture. Aimee oversees the Prayer Ministry department of Paradox Church, equipping others with effective inner healing and deliverance tools. Her heart is for the Church at large to journey into hope and healing—to live free from the negative effects of painful life experiences and to be equipped to help others do the same.