So You Want To Be a Biblical Counselor

 Biblical counseling certifications are offered by various organizations, including the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF), through structured training programs, reading, exams, and supervision. These programs aim to equip individuals to apply biblical principles to life's challenges, and some offer specializations like crisis and trauma care. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]






While the specific requirements vary by organization, common steps include:
  1. Complete Foundational Training: Many programs begin with a Fundamentals Training Course that covers the basics of biblical counseling. [1, 6]
  2. Engage in Approved Reading: You will typically be assigned a list of approved books and articles to read. [1, 2, 7]
  3. Pass Exams and Evaluations: These may involve theology and counseling exams to demonstrate your understanding and biblical competence. [2, 6]
  4. Receive Supervision: A key component for many certifications is supervised counseling sessions with a certified mentor. [1, 2, 6]
  5. Meet Other Requirements: Some organizations also require counseling observations and may offer different levels of certification. [1, 2]
Examples of Organizations Offering Certification
  • Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC): Offers certification through a three-phase process including training, exams, and supervised counseling. [1, 6]
  • Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC): Provides different levels of certification through a process involving training, reading, exams, and collaboration. [2]
  • Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF): Offers certificate programs, such as the Essentials of Biblical Counseling Certificate, for those who want to learn biblical approaches to care for others. [3, 8]
  • Biblical Counseling Institute (BCI): Partners with Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to offer a nationally recognized Certificate in Biblical Counseling. [9]
  • BJU Seminary: Offers a graduate certificate in Biblical Counseling to prepare individuals for ministry roles applying biblical principles to life's challenges. [5]


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