EIGHT STEPS TO  CHRIST-BASED COUNSELING CREDENTIALS ( Certification and Licensing)

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). Proceed to the application link below:

DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU ARE PREPARED TO PAY THE SELECTED FEE.

CCBC 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.  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).  Part 1 OR Part 2  Use the submit button to issue them electronically.

 

Step 4. Ask about our book scholarship ... 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 book. 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: $150.00 each  
2 Applicants $140.00 each      
3 Applicants $130.00 each     
4 or more ($100.00 ea.)

If you have a group, or you desire to have a sponsored program, let us know.  We will arrange a special rate.

 
APPROXIMATE TIME TO COMPLETE
 (Times are shown as an example. 
Actual times depends on the 
abilities and schedule of each counselor: 
Laws and Policy governing Christ-based
  Counselors  (1 - 2 hours)
Comparative Talk-therapies
         (1 hour plus video lecture time)
The Process of Being Made Whole
         (1- 2 hours)
The Christ-based Counselors, Counseling Plan
         (1 - 2 hours)
Christ-based Marriage Counselor
        (4 - 8 hours)          
Christ-based Counselor, Addiction
         (4 - 8 hours)           
Christ-based Counselor, Depression
         (2 - 4 hours)         
Faith-life Program (Milk-to-Maturity,
Faith-life Skills...
click here to see first trimester 
         (5 - 10 hours)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NACCBC is the U.S. Service Mark SM of the Association of Christ-based Clergy, Counselors, Educators and Educational Systems, December 2010

 

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):

Launch a CBC Ministry

 

The nation's exclusive Christ-based Counseling certification and licensing.

Click-hereFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (If you are considering NACCBC's credential programs, read these FAQs before beginning).