A Word from Bob
At my Facebook Group—Gospel-Centered Biblical Counseling and Equipping—we consistently have requests for information about national and international organizations that provide equipping in biblical counseling. So, I decided to collate this summary list—with links to more information, and with brief introductory descriptions from each ministry website.
For a comprehensive, step-by-step manual on how to launch and lead a biblical counseling training ministry in your church, see Equipping Biblical Counselors: A Guide to Discipling Believers for One-Another Ministry. The link will take you to over two dozen free resources related to the training manual.
Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC)
ABC offers three different levels for certifying biblical counselors. Our process consists of training, reading, writing, exams, collaboration and supervision. A student can receive training through our online process or through one of our U.S. or Canadian training centers.
Level 1: Develop a biblical philosophy in the work of counseling and discipleship, gain an understanding of biblical counseling and acquire a basic understanding of the general and specific methods.
Level 2: Gain a deeper understanding of theology and dependency on the Holy Spirit. Develop practical and advanced skills in biblical counseling as you minister to others in your
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