EIGHT STEPS TO CHRIST-BASED COUNSELING CREDENTIALS ( Certification and Licensing. Please start with this orientation))
BEGIN NOW and COMPLETE THE PROGRAM AT YOUR PACE WITH INDEPENDENT EXERCISES.
(Read all steps before proceeding)
Step 1. First view the orientation
by clicking on the drop-down screen above (You cannot view the video if you use
a phone-line for your internet service).
Also, you will need special support among the most serious workers in the Kingdom. Those who are willing to invest in their ministry-preparation are the most serious believers. Once monthly our adult-students, and credentials candidate participate for an hour in the Amazing Things Session. Click here for more info.
Proceed to the application link below:
DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU ARE PREPARED TO PAY THE SELECTED FEE.
NACCBC membership and certification application: This is the application required for certification. The application is on-line. Return here after you complete the application process.
Step 2. Once we have your application and fee, we'll send your password and "you receive a Ministry Associate Certificate AND a personal Ministry web-page/site is setup." Print out CBC 501a below:
Laws and policy governing Christ-based Counselors (NACCBC) 501a Laws and policy governing church based Christian counseling programs, and individuals (Required for certification).
Step 3. Use 501a to answer the NACCBC Certification Exercise, Ethics and Law (First 50 questions)
NACCBC Certification Exercise, Ethics and Law This is the on-line certification exercise covering Christ-based counseling policy (CBC 501a). Once completed please attach the Part 1 (25 questions and Part 2 (25 questions). Attach these to an email, and return to Hisglory@christbasedcounseling.org.
Step 4. We will order the Christ-based Counselor's Handbook, and Faith-life Milk-to-Maturity Books for you:
The book also includes sections for the Marriage and Addiction certification
programs if desired--at a later date.
Both books are required for all Certified Christ-based Counselor's
Step 5. Don't wait for the books. After you receive the exercise from NACCBC, enter the Certification Center below:
VIRTUAL CERTIFICATION CENTER (Once we send the certification exercise, you may enter the Virtual Center and complete Part I and II, Comparative Therapies vs. Christ-based Counseling. And Christ-based Counseling.
Passwords issued with exercise: Click here to enter the Virtual Center and Continue the Credentials Exercises
FEES
There are two tiers for fees: Ministry-Sensitive and Hardship. You must select the category that applies to you:
Ministry Sensitive: This fee is for persons with household income of $60000 or more:
Individual: $400
Two: 350 each person
Three: $300 each person
Four: 250 each person
Hardship: Select this fee schedule if your household income is below $60,000 or you perceive your financial circumstance as a hardship condition regardless of your income level:
1 Applicant: $170.00 each
2 Applicants $160.00 each
3 Applicants $150.00 each
4 or more ($120.00 ea.)
If you have a group, or you desire to have a sponsored program, let us know. We will arrange a special rate. BOOKS ARE INCLUDED in both tiers (rates and other arrangements supersede any policy before 2/2012).
APPROXIMATE TIME TO COMPLETE
There are two methods to complete credentials requirements. 1. By live on-line instruction. 2. By self-study:
NEW 2012: Fri-Saturday Sessions Live on-line: Complete the credentials program in two successive weekends covering 14 hours. If you cannot complete in two successive weekends, mix one week-end one month, and complete the following month. Use any link below for more information:
Next Class:
Feb: 17-18 and 24-25 to complete Times: Friday 8 pm to 10 pm ET (in session) Saturdays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm ET
Future Classes:
Mar: 16-17 and 23-24 to complete Apr: 13-14 and 20-21 to complete
SELF STUDY
(Times are shown as an example. Actual times depend on the abilities and schedule of each counselor: )
Class I Certification
Laws and Policy governing Christ-based
Counselors (1 hours)
Comparative Talk-therapies
(1 hour plus video lecture time)
Christ-based Counseling
(1-2 hours)
The Process of Being Made Whole
(1- 2 hours)
The Christ-based Counselors, Counseling Plan
(1 - 2 hours)
Class I Certification Completed
New: Class II Certification (Any two):
Christ-based Marriage Counselor
(4 - 8 hours)
Christ-based Counselor, Addiction
(4 - 8 hours)
Christ-based Counselor, Depression
(2 - 4 hours)
Class II Certification Completed
Advanced Mastery Licensing:
Faith-life Program (Milk-to-Maturity, Faith-life Skills... click here to see first trimester (5 - 10 hours)
* See live instruction policy. Click here
NACCBC is the U.S. Service Mark SM of the Association of Christ-based Clergy, Counselors, Educators and Educational Systems, 2011-2012
Christ-based Counseling is a U.S. registered Trademark of Dr. Steven B. DavidSon
STEP 6. Complete the Process of Being Made Whole (PBWM), CBC 510. Use this link and print out the concept paper to answer the on-line course. Use this link for the PBWM Course
STEP 7. Standardized Christ-based Counseling Plan. CBC is not a rambling, feel your way approach. This is the plan for counseling sessions. You learn the important insights, strategies, practices and actions to take in each session. Both flexibility and discretion are provided within the plan. You'll be prepared from start to end. Once you have the plan, click HERE TO COMPLETE THE COUNSELING PLAN COURSE
STEP 8. Once you complete 1-8, you'll need to complete the first trimester of the Faith-life program on-line. If you are in the AMLP program, and you desire the Faith-life Coach credential also, you'll need to complete all three trimesters.
Click here for the National Faith Life College to begin the Faith-life Program requirements.
Credentialing: Once your requirements are completed, you will meet with a counsel of your peers. They will provide a positive forum to review key parts of the program, and ensure you have a powerful foundation to support your ministry.
BEGIN YOUR MINISTRY
(Once you receive your credentials, use the link
below to begin a Christ-based Ministry):
Christ-based Support Groups
Believers need specific support groups for the issues and crisis they face. We provide national support for groups on-line across the nation. Click here for more information. Also seeking credentialed Christ-based Counselors as pastoral facilitators.
The nation's exclusive Christ-based Counseling certification and licensing.
Click-here FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (If you are considering NACCBC's credential programs, read these FAQs before beginning).