Equipping The Saints

Level 2 focuses on both supervisory counseling to observe and be observed by an approved ABC Counseling Supervisor, as well as deeper theological studies that are to be tested and applied in the counseling room. This ten-month rigorous certification is designed to equip the biblical counselor more thoroughly in their understanding and application of scripture, the gospel, and appropriate resources in the lives of their counselees. Biblical counseling foundations will be established theologically and applied practically. Students will be prepared to offer authentic gospel care to individuals, couples, and families. Issue-specific topics will include addictions, anger, anxiety, sexuality, marriage, suicide, and depression. 

Course Description

This course is for believers who are currently an ABC Level 1 certified counselor seeking to achieve Level 2 certification. We have designed the class to provide three different training opportunities. Included is an option to non-Level 1 counselors who want to grow in their theology of care. 

In person and live online will occur monthly from 1:00-5:00 pm on the fourth Saturday of each month. Theology Prep will be the first two hours and Supervision will be the last two hours. Google Classroom and Zoom will be utilized for assignments and communication outside of the monthly meetings. 

Because you are a part of this class, Truth Renewed Ministries will be available to you in order to complete your supervised counseling under a TR/ABC approved Supervisor, both as a place to counsel current counselees and a place to access those in need of counseling. 

Option 1: Theology Prep & Supervision

$1825 - TOTAL

Option 1 will provide the complete program as listed in the course description to prepare for the theology and counseling exams as well as complete supervision hours while in class. Because you are a part of this class, Truth Renewed Ministries will also be available to you in order to complete your supervised counseling.

Option 2: Theology Prep

$775 - TOTAL (Available also for to audit.)

The first portion of the class will focus on the counseling and theology exams that are required for ABC Level 2 certification. Our syllabus guides the student through a process of reading, writing, and teaching to complete each section of the exam monthly. We will begin the class discussing and reviewing the ABC counseling exam, then we will work through a section of the theology exam each month. We will also review a case study together, to learn how to practically apply the theological truth you are learning. 

Since this teaching will be focused on theology, we will open it up beyond certification students and to those who desire to grow in God’s Word for their own sanctification or discipleship. 

Option 3: Supervision

$1075- TOTAL

The second portion of the class will focus on supervision of counseling. During this time students will do live role plays, review observation videos, and do case study reviews alongside an approved ABC Counseling Supervisor. Students will be matched up with a TR Supervisor to work with you in your counseling experience and to intentionally help you grow. During this time you will also listen in on other cases being reviewed, which multiples your learning experience. Because you are a part of this class, Truth Renewed Ministries will also be available to you in order to complete your supervised counseling.

Students will collaborate, role play, engage in a counseling practicum, and be supervised throughout the training process. Upon completing the course and all ABC requirements, have your Level 2 Certification.

Objectives

• Grow in theological understanding in order to rightly handle scripture in providing care and discipleship as it relates to life and struggles while broadening its strategic and careful application to specific people and their situations.

• Develop basic practical skills in the personal ministry of God’s word with people. These basic skills include careful listening, helping people open up, conveying compassion, grace, and mercy, and guiding constructive ministry conversations.

• Develop more advanced skills that include responding patiently to difficult ministry conversations, discerning counseling problems from within a biblical worldview, and helping people understand and apply the gospel of Jesus Christ in daily life.

• Grow in Christian maturity as a minister of the gospel by learning to be humble, repentant, and dependent upon the Holy Spirit in heart and life while ministering to others.

• Develop a biblical methodology of care through supervision and class participation.

• Grow in your counseling by accessing ABC Certified Biblical Counselors and ABC Supervisors serving at Truth Renewed.

• Participate in role-playing and case studies that will apply to supervisory hours.

• Engage in a counseling practicum to ensure comprehension of the material.

• Become equipped in various issue-specific topics that include, addiction, anger, anxiety, depression, and sexuality.

• Complete requirements to achieve Level 2 certification.

• Gain insight with material that will help you provide intentional biblical soul care.

Requirements

ABC

• Reading: Biblical Counseling Basics: Roots, Beliefs, and Future by Jeremy Lelek

• Exams: Counseling and Theology Exam

• Supervision: 100 hours of counseling divided into 20 hours of observing, 20 hours being observed, and 60 hours of solo counseling. The process will include regular case study reviews, counseling journals, and assessments.

• Continuing Education: 12 hours of reading or training in the area of biblical counseling. These can be accomplished by attending the Called to Counsel conference in the spring. You can register through CalledtoCounsel.com.

• Membership: Certified counselors are required to renew annual membership. 

Truth Renewed

• Reading: 50 Core Truths of the Christian Faith by Gregg Allison

• Complete all weekly reading and assignments.

• Attend In-Class or Virtual training.

• Participate in interactive activities like role-playing, case studies, and group time.

• Time commitment: Training is expanded over ten months (Jan-Oct).  Theology Prep and Supervision classes are once a month for four hours. Supervision also must have counseling hours throughout the month (part of those being supervised), counseling prep and journals, and assigned observation videos.

• Supervision: To achieve the 100 hours of solo and observed counseling, provide biblical counseling throughout the month in your church, counseling ministry, or at Truth Renewed Ministries*. Come to class prepared to review case notes, participate in role plays, and have additional reporting upon request. 

• Willingness: Have a willingness for additional learning if your supervisor recommends additional resources to read for you to grow in specific areas.

*Because you are a part of this class, Truth Renewed Ministries will be available to you in order to complete your supervised counseling under a TR /ABC approved Supervisor, both as a place to counsel current counselees and a place to access those in need of counseling.

Upon completion, students can continue on to Level 3 certification which focuses the counselor to be specialized in a specific area of counseling.

Partnership

Truth Renewed is a training center in partnership with the Association of Biblical Counselors.