Council for Pastoral Care South Africa
Strengthening Those Who Strengthen Others.
Professional development, pastoral care, chaplaincy training, counselling support and community transformation for South Africa's caregivers and leaders.
Serving Those Who Faithfully Serve Others.
Our Mandate
Four Institutional Pillars
A professional, faith-informed network dedicated to representing, equipping, supporting and developing those who care.
Represent
Advocating for pastoral caregivers and strengthening professional identity.
Equip
Providing education, training and professional development.
Support
Offering networks of care, mentorship and emotional wellbeing.
Develop
Advancing ethical leadership and community transformation.
Why We Exist
We strengthen those who strengthen others.
Pastors, caregivers and community leaders often carry the emotional, spiritual and social burdens of entire communities while receiving little support themselves. CPCSA exists to strengthen those who strengthen others — through education, professional standards, partnerships and compassionate service.
Learn About CPCSABy the Numbers
Our Growing Impact
Growing
Leaders Trained
Growing
Training Programmes Offered
Growing
Community Partnerships
Growing
Provinces Reached
Growing
Strategic Collaborations
Growing
Communities Served
Programme Areas
Training built for real ministry
Pastoral Care & Counselling
Equipping leaders to provide effective spiritual, emotional and relational care.
Trauma & Crisis Response
Preparing caregivers to respond to grief, violence, trauma and community crises.
Chaplaincy Foundations
Training leaders for ministry in institutional and community settings.
Leadership Development
Developing ethical, competent and servant leaders.
Continuing Professional Development
Promoting lifelong learning and professional growth.
Coaching, Mentoring & Networking
Building communities of accountability and support.
Pastoral Wellness & Sustainability
Promoting emotional, financial and personal wellbeing.
Community Care & Psychosocial Support
Strengthening communities through compassionate interventions.
What Guides Us
Core Values
Integrity & Accountability
We uphold the highest standards of transparency, ethics and responsible stewardship.
Compassion & Dignity
We serve with empathy, respect and a deep commitment to human dignity.
Professional Excellence
We pursue quality, competence and continuous improvement.
Strategic Collaboration
We believe in partnerships that transform lives and communities.
Community Transformation
We are committed to building stronger, healthier and more resilient communities.
Join a national community of pastoral professionals.
Professional recognition, continuous development, mentorship and a network of care await you.