TRAINING
Central Valley Biblical Counseling has developed a comprehensive, three-phase training program based on the certification process of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
Phase 1: 30-hour fundamentals course, 10 hours of counseling observation, and 1,000 pages of reading.
Phase 2: Take-home exams and evaluations.
Phase 3: 50 hours of supervised counseling.
See below for information on how we can help you pursue each phase of training.
For more information on ACBC and how to become certified, click here.
ACBC Phase 1: Learning
Fundamentals Training
Registration for our Spring 2026 Fundamentals Training will open late 2025. Sign up for our email list for future training opportunities!
Phase 1 Cohort (Reading, Observations, Discussion)
Our Phase 1 Cohort will meet on the second Monday of every month, 6:30–8:30 pm, beginning on September 8. You can complete your required reading and observation hours in 6 months!
Monthly Exam Class (Tutoring, Grading, and Review)
Our exam class meets on the second Monday of every month, year-round, 6:30–8:30 pm. You can join anytime and complete the ACBC Exams in one year!
ACBC Phase 2: Exams and Evaluations
Connections with ACBC Fellows, Coaching, and Case Report Assistance
We can help you develop a relationship with an ACBC Fellow, offer coaching for difficult counseling situations, and assist with the phase 3 case report process.
ACBC Phase 3: Supervision
Advanced Classes, Coaching, and Resourcing
We offer our annual conference, advanced training classes, ongoing counseling coaching, and an extensive library of recommended counseling resources.
Beyond Certification
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