*Note: Specific classes for each session will be determined closer to the date. Not all classes listed here will be offered.*

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PFC 100: Basic Adult Training Part 1

Prerequisite: None
(Includes required "PFC Code of Conduct" for all in-prison volunteers)
[3 hours] Introduction to Jail and Prison Ministry - For the new or potential volunteer - describes the PFC vision, mission and strategy; the Biblical basis for prison ministry, inmate statistics, overview of the Washington State Corrections System, PFC Volunteer Code of Conduct and how to best partner with the institutions for maximum effectiveness. (Required for all adult ministry volunteers.)

PFC 110: Basic Training Juvenile

Prerequisite: None
[6 hours] For the new or potential volunteer - describes the PFC vision, mission and strategy, an overview of the juvenile system in Washington and the PFC Volunteer Code of Conduct. Course also covers the basics in understanding the juvenile mindset, effective communication with youth and evangelism techniques. (Required for all juvenile ministry volunteers.)

PFC 130: Bible Study Graders

Prerequisite: None
[3 hours] Describes the PFC National Bible Study Program; a growing two year correspondence course complete with over 80 individual Bible studies. Includes how to grade the studies, how to write encouraging comments, the goals of the program, how to deal with inmate requests, difficult issues and situations. (Required for all Bible Study Correspondence School volunteers)

PFC 250: Conducting an Altar Call

Prerequisite: None
[1 hour] PFC is an evangelical jail and prison ministry. Virtually all of our services include a presentation of the gospel and conclude with an altar call. This 30-minute workshop is intended to provide the volunteer with the best current practices for effective altar calls. All PFC preachers are encouraged to attend this brief session. Because this is an area that has been identified as a weakness in the ministry, this presentation will seek to minimize the variation we've observed and establish a more standardized process. This class will be held over the one hour lunch break, so please bring your brown bag lunch or pre-order a box lunch.

PFC 260: Short Term International Prison Missions Trips

Prerequisite: None
[1 hour] This 60 minute workshop is intended to provide the participants with an understanding of what it is like to take a short term mission trip, specifically targeted to the prisons of the third world countries. Participants will learn the 5 Ministry Objectives, how to raise support, 2006 targeted regions and much more. This class will be held over the one hour lunch break, so please bring your brown bag lunch or pre-order a box lunch.

PFC 300: Understanding Different Doctrines

Prerequisite: None
[3 hours] Concisely explains 13 major Christian doctrines with a survey of how seven other religions view them. Includes ready-made, miniaturized, quick-reference handouts to be affixed in the back of your Bible. Guaranteed to increase your faith and improve your witnessing. (Recommended for all group leaders, preachers and teachers.)

PFC 310: Preaching and Teaching Workshop

Prerequisite: None
[3 hours] Explains how to recognize the gift of teaching and preaching as well as how to prepare, organize, develop, write and deliver an effective sermon or Bible study. Includes in-class exercises on writing, preparing and delivering messages. (Recommended for all current and potential preachers and teachers.)

PFC 320: Understanding Addictions

Prerequisite: None
[3 hours] This course offers a basic understanding of addictions. The student will be able to recognize addictive tendencies, understand the causes of addictions, understand appropriate and inappropriate behavior when dealing with the addict and gain a framework for overcoming addictions. (Recommended for anyone who interacts with current or former addicts.)

PFC 330: Grief and Loss

Prerequisite: None
[6 hours] This course is for those who want to learn how to work more effectively with people who are grieving. You will gain a basic understanding of the grief process and how we manifest behaviors around our pain. A must for people working with those who are hurting. Includes practical tools, tips and discussion for ministering to the mourning.

PFC 420: Assimilating Sex Offenders into the Local Church

Prerequisite: Permission of the Executive Director
[3 hours] This new program was designed for the local pastor, elder board and church leader. Learn about the three levels of sex offenders and the five step process to assimilating a sex offender successfully into your church body. Learn proper and improper monitoring and accountability agreements. Co-authored by a pastor qualified in this very sensitive area of ministry.

PFC 500: Becoming a Full-Time Prison Missionary

Prerequisite: Permission of the Executive Director
[3 hours] Learn how to transition from full-time secular work to full-time faith work. How to discern the call of God on your life, asking the tough questions, understanding eight reasons funding may not come in and learn four road blocks to raising support. (Recommended for those seriously exploring the potential of full-time missionary work in the jails and prisons.)

Group Leaders Summit

[2 hours] PFC currently has 58 "in prison" ministry Group Leaders. In this Summit we will brainstorm new, creative ways to reach more inmates for the cause of Christ here in the State of Washington. We will discuss what’s working and what’s not. We will discuss how to train, equip and expand our reach. This Summit is designed to be interactive so come prepared with all of your creative ideas.

Church Leaders Summit

[1-1/2 hours] PFC has 15 Church Leaders. We would like to see these numbers double in 2006. In this Summit we will brainstorm new, creative ways to get the vision of PFC in front of more churches locally. We will discuss current tools already created as promotional tools. We will discuss the best ways to communicate with your pastors. This Summit is designed to be interactive so come prepared with all of your creative ideas.