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
Central Valley Biblical Counseling is excited to announce our 2027 Spring fundamentals training! If you are interested in counseling training or if you have attended our annual conferences, this is an excellent opportunity to begin the training process.
Topics will include "The Need, Definition, and Goal of Biblical Counseling," "Getting to Heart Issues," "Providing Instruction," "God's Purpose for Marriage," Biblical Sexuality, "Biblical Parenting," and "Depression."
We are offering four Saturday sessions at Grace Church of the Valley (1101 Marion St., Kingsburg, CA 93631) for a total of 32 hours of training. These will be intensive and edifying days, with eight sessions of teaching each. The dates are January 23, February 20, March 13, and April 10. Doors will open at 7:30 am and the first session will start at 8:00 am. Each day will conclude by 6:00 pm.
This training satisfies the fundamentals requirement for counseling certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). It also serves as a thorough discipleship course for any believer who wants to delve deeper and grow in spiritual maturity!
Snacks and coffee will be provided, as well as a break for participants to have lunch off-campus. If you are unable to attend one of the Saturdays, recordings will be available. However, to receive your ACBC fundamentals completion certificate, you must attend at least three of the four Saturdays in person.
If you have any questions, email info@biblicalcounselingtraining.com.
Phase 1 Cohort (Reading, Observations, Discussion)
Sign up for email updates to be notified about our next Phase 1 Cohort, launching May 2027.
Monthly Exam Class (Tutoring, Grading, and Review)
Sign up for email updates to be notified about our next exam class, launching January 2027.
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
Beyond Certification
Advanced Classes, Conferences, Coaching, and Resourcing
We offer our annual conference, advanced training classes, ongoing counseling coaching, and an extensive library of recommended counseling resources.
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