Human and Social Studies Religious and Ethical Foundations of Society

Establishing HIV AIDS Ministry In Church Community Settings Training

SAQA US 116759 | NQF 4 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips church leaders and volunteers with the knowledge and skills to establish and sustain an effective HIV/AIDS ministry within church community settings. Participants will learn to integrate biblical principles with public health strategies, fostering compassionate care, prevention, and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS.

Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate an understanding of HIV/AIDS transmission, prevention, and treatment in the context of church ministry.
  • Apply biblical and ethical principles to design a compassionate and non-judgmental HIV/AIDS ministry.
  • Implement strategies for mobilizing church resources and volunteers to support affected individuals and families.
  • Analyze the social and cultural factors influencing HIV/AIDS stigma within church communities.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing HIV/AIDS programs and propose improvements based on best practices.
  • Develop a comprehensive action plan for establishing or enhancing an HIV/AIDS ministry in a church setting.

Target Audience

This course is designed for pastors, church elders, lay counselors, and volunteers involved in or planning to initiate HIV/AIDS ministries in church communities.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. A basic understanding of HIV/AIDS is helpful but not required.

Course Outline

Day 1: Understanding HIV/AIDS and the Church's Role

Objectives:
• Define HIV and AIDS, including transmission and prevention.
• Explain the theological basis for church involvement in HIV/AIDS ministry.
• Identify the unique role of the church in community health and support.
• Discuss stigma and discrimination related to HIV/AIDS.
• Outline the legal and ethical framework in South Africa.

Topics:
• Medical basics of HIV and AIDS.
• Biblical perspectives on sickness, healing, and compassion.
• The church as a healing community.
• Stigma and discrimination: causes and effects.
• South African legal context: the Constitution and HIV/AIDS.
• Introduction to the National Strategic Plan for HIV/AIDS.

Day 2: Foundational Principles for HIV/AIDS Ministry

Objectives:
• Develop a vision and mission statement for an HIV/AIDS ministry.
• Identify key stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Understand confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Assess community needs and resources.
• Create a basic ministry plan.

Topics:
• Vision and mission development.
• Stakeholder mapping: health, social, and faith partners.
• Confidentiality and ethics in ministry.
• Community needs assessment tools.
• Resource mapping and mobilization.
• Developing a ministry action plan.

Day 3: Prevention Education and Behaviour Change

Objectives:
• Explain HIV prevention methods, including ABC and biomedical.
• Design age-appropriate prevention education sessions.
• Address myths and misconceptions about HIV.
• Promote behaviour change communication.
• Integrate prevention into church activities.

Topics:
• Prevention methods: abstinence, condoms, PrEP, and treatment as prevention.
• Myths and misconceptions in South African communities.
• Behaviour change models (e.g., Health Belief Model).
• Curriculum development for different age groups.
• Using testimonies and storytelling in prevention.
• Practical session: designing a prevention workshop.

Day 4: Care and Support for People Living with HIV (PLHIV)

Objectives:
• Describe the continuum of care for PLHIV.
• Provide emotional and spiritual support.
• Address nutrition and adherence to treatment.
• Support disclosure and family involvement.
• Refer to clinical and social services.

Topics:
• The HIV care continuum: testing, linkage, retention, viral suppression.
• Pastoral counselling for PLHIV.
• Nutrition and immune support.
• Adherence support for antiretroviral therapy.
• Disclosure support and partner notification.
• Referral pathways: clinics, support groups, social grants.
• Home-based care basics.

Day 5: Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVC) and Families

Objectives:
• Identify the needs of OVC affected by HIV/AIDS.
• Develop child-friendly support programmes.
• Strengthen family and community safety nets.
• Address child protection and legal issues.
• Implement psychosocial support activities.

Topics:
• Impact of HIV/AIDS on children and families.
• Child protection policies and reporting.
• Psychosocial support: play therapy, mentorship.
• Educational support and school liaison.
• Economic strengthening for families.
• Legal issues: inheritance, birth registration, foster care.
• Practical session: designing an OVC programme.

Day 6: Advocacy, Networking, and Sustainability

Objectives:
• Advocate for HIV/AIDS issues within church and community.
• Build networks with government and NGOs.
• Mobilise resources for ministry sustainability.
• Monitor and evaluate ministry impact.
• Address gender-based violence and human rights.

Topics:
• Advocacy strategies: speaking out, campaigns, policy engagement.
• Networking with local AIDS councils and health departments.
• Resource mobilisation: fundraising, in-kind donations, volunteers.
• Monitoring and evaluation: indicators and reporting.
• Gender-based violence and HIV: intersection and response.
• Human rights and HIV: stigma reduction advocacy.
• Sustainability planning.

Day 7: Integration, Reflection, and Certification

Objectives:
• Integrate all components into a comprehensive ministry plan.
• Present and receive feedback on ministry plans.
• Reflect on personal and communal transformation.
• Develop a personal action plan for implementation.
• Celebrate achievements and receive certification.

Topics:
• Presentation of ministry plans.
• Peer feedback and refinement.
• Self-care and burnout prevention for caregivers.
• Testimonies and lessons learned.
• Commitment ceremony and prayer.
• Certification and closing.
• Next steps: ongoing support and networking.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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