AFM SPECIFIC EVENTS
A minimum of 10 credits per year for the actual notional hours from this category. 1 Credit per notional hour.
Regional Retreats
& Training Events
(In-person of Virtual)
1 Credit per hour of input (notional hour). Excluding tea, lunch and leisure time.
Regions to organize speakers and topics/subject matter according to their felt needs.
MIL Workshops
One workshop equals 10 notional hours (10 PCD credits per workshop over 3 days).
Pastors who wish to attend the MIL workshop for PCD purposes need to pre-book with the MIL Coordinator at mil@afm-ags.org -at a cost that includes catering.
The MIL workshops can be presented on Regional level for PCD purposes: Regions to arrange with the MIL Coordinator as to dates and cost.
Pastors who act as mentors to MIL students, can also register credits for their attendance.
Annual National Workshops
(During National Conferences & GBM’s), Regional or local seminars & workshops presented in different Regions,
assemblies and venues around the country by approved PCD service providers. One credit per notional hour, excluding tea, lunch and leisure time.
Marriage Officer Test
5 PCD credits, for passing the test, on presentation of results.
PERSONAL STUDIES
A minimum of 10 credits per year from this category.
Reading and reporting
Reading and reporting on ministry-related books corresponding with the 9 key competency areas for AFM pastors as determined by the NLF:
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Evangelism & Missions,
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Pastoral Care,
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Spiritual Leadership,
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Personal Development,
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Practical and liturgical Skills,
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Management & Administration,
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Interpersonal and relational skills,
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Community and social involvement,
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Theological foundation.
Book Report
A maximum of 2 book reports per year, 10 credits per book.
Pastors who for reasons of economics, or far traveling distances find it difficult to attend enough training events, will be allowed to submit more book reports per year.
This must be arranged with the National PCD office and your Regional PCD coordinator.
Online Teaching Sessions
3 PCD credits per teaching session.
This is subject to submission of a reflection paper, similar to point 4 on book reports.
Study Groups
This can be groups reading a book together, online teaching, WhatsApp empowerment group, or listening to a speaker in real time, or digitally and then discussing the subject.
Groups can read, listen, or watch and discuss together, but each participant must write his/her own report.The report should highlight how he/she will apply in his/her own ministry what was learned from the Group discussion. Credits will be awarded on submission of a report /or discussion paper, like point 2.1 on book reports: = 5 PCD credits per report, maximum 25 credits per year.
Online study Articles
Pastors can read articles and answer questions online on the PCD Website: www.afmpcd.co.za and receive 2 credits per completed article.
Accredited short courses & accredited online courses
Pastors may register a maximum of 30 credits per year of study on submission of results, or a progress report.
Studies towards SAQA accredited qualifications
Official transcripts and certified qualification certificate/s must be submitted.
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Under graduate qualifications, such as diplomas, or certificates (On presenting of official results and transcripts: 2 credits for every 10 SAQA credits completed per year.)
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Degree (20 credits per year of study and 5 bonus credits the year after completion.)
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Honors (20 credits per year of study and 10 bonus credits the year after completion.)
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Masters (20 credits per year of study and 15 bonus credits the year after completion.)
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Doctorate (20 credits per year of study and 20 bonus credits the year after completion.)
Mission Outreach
Pastors who lead or take part in a Mission Outreach will be awarded 5 PCD credits on submission of a short report on the impact of the outreach on his/her life.
- The outreach must be at least five days long & credits cannot be claimed for a repeat of the same outreach.
Study tour
Pastors who lead or take part in a Study Tour will be awarded 10 PCD credits. The study tour must be at least five days long, excluding travel time.
-Proof of attendance & a summary of the aim & contents of the tour must be provided. -This does not include holiday/ leisure tours.
Research, development & presentation of seminar- or training material (Printed/Video format)
Credits equal to double the nominal hours used for presenting
the material will be awarded after it was presented, (not for repeating the same Presentation) -The focus is on presenting
material that the Pastor has developed. For Example: 5 hours for presenting + 5 hours for research & development = 10 Credits.
Pastors who have dual employment
(Teachers, Chaplains, Managers etc.)
Can claim PCD credits for attending appropriate training in their
field of work. 1 Credit per hour of input. Excluding tea, lunch & leisure time.
Personal leadership development plan (PDP)
Pastors receive 5 PCD credits for completing the initial development plan (Page 1 of the PDP)
& 10 more credits on completion of the progress & report session/s (page 2 of the PDP) Total: =15 PCD credits.
Pastors who fulfill the role of mentor/coach for the PDP will receive 10 PCD credits on submission of page 1&2.
-Download the Personal Leadership Development Plan & report form (Page 1&2) from www.afmpcd.co.za or request it from the national PCD office.
Non-AFM events
WEBINARS, ONLINE TRAINING SESSIONS & NON-AFM EVENTS: 1 Credit per hour of input. Excluding tea, lunch & leisure time.
For Example: Global Leadership Summit (GLS) & other ministry related workshops/seminars from universities, organizations &/or individual speakers. -This is subject
to verification of attendance.
Non-AFM events
1 Credit per hour of input (notional hour). Excluding tea, lunch, and leisure time.
For Example: Global Leadership Summit (GLS); Natural Church Development; North Point; Communitas (Stellenbosch University), and other ministry related
workshops/seminars from University Faculties, Organizations and/or individual speakers.
Writing and publishing
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Books and Booklets: On presentation of a printed copy: Between 10 - 30 PCD credits depending on the complexity and volume of work.
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Writing of Articles: A Maximum of two academic articles can be registered per year: It must be well referenced, at least 10 A4 pages long and proof of publication in journals or official church publications must be provided. = 10 PCD credits per article.
Pastors working outside the borders of S.A. (Including Missionaries)
Will be allowed to submit four book reports per year.
They should plan their calendar in such a way that they will be able to attend an AFM specific event/s equaling to at least 5 PCD credits per year. They should also attend
events/training in their field of ministry equaling to at least 5 PCD credits per year. Pastors working outside the borders of S.A. may send their completed PCD credit
Register directly to the National PCD office at irma@afmpcd.co.za
All Book reports can be uploaded on the PCD website at www.afmpcd.co.za
or send to the National PCD office directly at irma@afmpcd.co.za
A PCD compliance certificate for the 2023-2026 PCD cycle will be provided to pastors via their Regions,
6 months before the due date of Pastoral status renewal.
PLEASE TAKE NOTE THAT DECEMBER 2026 WILL BE THE END OF THE CURRENT PCD CYCLE OF FOUR YEARS.
PASTORS NEED 200 PCD CREDITS OVER THE FOUR-YEAR CYCLE (50 PER YEAR).
-MAKE SURE THAT YOU STAY UP TO DATE.