The PLPC Trainer Certificate Program is a program helping churches to train PLPC Trainers. A certified trainer can teach PLPC (A) at one’s church or/and community. 

PLPC Trainer Certificate Program certification process includes:

1. Complete PLPC (A) and (B) and all the assignments

2. Presence’s invitation and a pastor/church leader’s recommendation

3. Complete two psychological tests (MBTI, DISC-shortened version)

4. Attend an approximately 15-hour training course and complete assignments

5. Attend a two-stage internship and undergo assessment and evaluation:  

•                – A trainer intern or at most two will lead a small group of 8–10 participants in a church or community setting to practice teaching the entire (A) course.
•                – Stage 1 of the Internship consists of Module A1, and Stage 2 consists of Modules A2-A4.
•                – An assessment and evaluation will be conducted by Presence, other trainer interns, and fellow students at the end of both stages of the Internship.
•                – Trainer interns may not be eligible to continue in the program if they do not pass Internship 1 or Internship 2.
•                – This must be completed within six months after the 15-hour training course

6. Submit a learning experience report

7. Become a certified PLPC (A) Trainer

-Must be a born again Christian

-Stable spiritual life and regular church-goer

-Has empathy, be an active listener

-Experience in leading small groups recommended

-Completes all the PLPC requirements and certification assessment

“Effective pastoral tools for reaching people’s hearts” – equipping believers and leaders for personal growth and spiritual formation.

For PLPC Program Students:

Through systematic training, Christian believers are equipped to respond wisely and skillfully to the challenges of the multicultural society. Our focus is on setting life priorities and building healthy emotions and relationships. Using interactive games and activities, the course discusses real-life cases and uses biblical principles to help individuals explore themselves and their social identity and encourage them to live out their faith with strength.

For PLPC Program trainers:

Through professional training in spirituality and psychology, certified PLPC trainers can recognize their multiple identities (trainer, coach, facilitator, mentor) and leadership skills. They will be able to create a safe and open environment with flexibility and effectiveness and guide students to think independently with open hearts so that the students will know their true selves and achieve the goal of all-around growth through heart-to-heart communication.