Equipped to Counsel

Equipping the Saints for the Work of Ministry

We offer Level-1 Certification in Biblical Counseling in partnership with the Association of Biblical Counselors. 

It is our desire to equip you for the work of the ministry (Ephesians 4:12). This Level-1 Certification is ideal for laity, lay leaders, ministry staff and leaders, pastors and elders, licensed professional counselors, and anyone else who senses a call to care for souls. 

We desire to see our students truly experience the Scriptures as “breathed out by God” (2 Timothy 3:16). Also, we will work to help each student develop the skill of “rightly handling the Word of Truth” (2 Timothy 2:15) in the counseling context.

We are committed to equipping each student with practical concepts of wisely and carefully applying the goodness of the Gospel to the matters of the heart and life. Teaching you how to do this both for yourself and those around you.

It is our prayer and hope to see our students develop sound doctrine and Gospel fluency.

Our Mission

Identify

Identify individuals who show desire, character, and teachability.

Equip

Provide tools, methods, and specific training to expand everyone’s abilities.

Affirm

Bestow faith-filled affirmation and commendation to embrace gifting and calling for ministry.

Empower

Charge and entrust individuals to the ministry and promote confidence in Christ.

Release

Commission individuals to accomplish the task and mission of Christ through counseling ministry. 

Repeat

Reset and repeat to equip and release others. 

The Program at a Glance

Equipped to Counsel is a 9-month intensive and comprehensive training in Biblical Counseling, spanning over two semesters. The first semester runs from September to December, while the second semester commences in January and concludes in May. 

Graduation from the training program is achieved at the end of May.

Curriculum & Materials

Equipped to Counsel is a scripturally rich training in Biblical Counseling. 

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Assignments

6x Written Papers
2x Open Book Exams
1x Mini Counseling Practicum
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Class Room Times

Classes are held in-person once a week on Tuesdays from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

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Training Cost

Equipped to Counsel is $150.00 per month for 9-months (1,350.00)
Enrollment application fee is $25.00 (non-refundable)
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Our Expectations of You

We request that you actively commit to a local church, as a member in good standing with regular involvement.

We have an expectation that you be in class. We understand that life happens and sometimes things come up and are unavoidable, however we strongly encourage you make every effort to be present at class.

We ask that students be on time for class. 

Be respectful and thoughtful during class. Counseling ministry requires a certain level of tact and gracefulness when engaging the sensitive areas of people’s lives and suffering.

This Biblical Counseling Training will graduate individuals with a certification from the Association of Biblical Counselors. We take this very seriously. We ask that all students committing to this training uphold a conduct of integrity and be above reproach in life and ministry.

We ask that students turn their assignments in on time to the best of their ability. 

We ask that students to make their payments on time.

We ask that you work hard, have fun and learn as much as possible.

What You Should Expect

Heart Change

Be prepared to experience personal heart change through this program.

Increased Hunger

Be prepared to experience a greater hunger and thirst for God and His Word.

Eye Opening

Be prepared to have an eye opening experience with the Scriptures.

Applying God's Word

Be prepared to learn how to practically apply the Scriptures to every day life and relationships.

Biblical Enrichment

Be prepared to become Biblically and theologically enriched.

Practical Methods

Be prepared to learn how to practically receive counsel and give counsel to others around you.

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Have More Questions?

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940-484-4384 ext. 107

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etc@firstrm.org

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