Requirements to Qualify as a
"Certified Biblical Counselor"
"Certified Biblical Counselor"
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Becoming a Certified Biblical Counselor means that the individual has demonstrated a thorough understanding of how God's Word addresses a significant number of problems people commonly face.
Certified Biblical Counselors have demonstrated that they are both qualified to effectively guide people through biblical transformation, and to provide effective, compassionate one-anothering care. |
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Those who seek to become Certified Biblical Counselors through TILBCC will have received a robust education and comprehensive training to properly minister God's Word to the deeply troubled and those trapped in sin-patterns that overtake their lives.
They will be men and women who have a passion for discipling others through difficulties in life with compassion, understanding, and wise guidance from God's Word.
They will be individuals committed to the sufficiency of Scripture to address every matter with wisdom and godliness, no matter the problem.
They will not ignore the physical well-being of those they disciple, yet they will not ascribe to the tenets of Modern Psychology, nor will they use or promote those modalities (like EMDR).
Those who seek to be part of the Truth in Love Biblical Counseling family of Biblical Counselors and Disciplers will be involved in a local Christian fellowship and in discipling relationships where they are on the receiving end. As a result, they will continue to grow in their faith and faithfulness and will continue to learn as disciplers and soul-care "providers."
They will be men and women who have a passion for discipling others through difficulties in life with compassion, understanding, and wise guidance from God's Word.
They will be individuals committed to the sufficiency of Scripture to address every matter with wisdom and godliness, no matter the problem.
They will not ignore the physical well-being of those they disciple, yet they will not ascribe to the tenets of Modern Psychology, nor will they use or promote those modalities (like EMDR).
Those who seek to be part of the Truth in Love Biblical Counseling family of Biblical Counselors and Disciplers will be involved in a local Christian fellowship and in discipling relationships where they are on the receiving end. As a result, they will continue to grow in their faith and faithfulness and will continue to learn as disciplers and soul-care "providers."
Those who qualify for the TILBCC "Certified Biblical Counselor" designation will meet the following requirements:
- Complete the TILBCC Certification Application.
- Be a currently active ”member” of a Christian fellowship (church) whose Statement of Faith is not in conflict in any significant way with the Statement of Faith of TILBCC.
- Successfully complete a program of study approved by the TILBCC Board:
- Level I of TILBCC Course of Study (or its equivalent) for Level I Certification.
- Both Levels I and II of the TILBCC Course of Study (or their equivalent) for Level II Certification.
- Successfully pass two written exams: the "Biblical Counselor's Theological Examination" and the "Biblical Counseling Examination.”
- Complete a minimum of 50 supervised counseling hours under the supervision of a TILBCC Certification Mentor.
- For those currently certified with another organization, the application process is the same. In lieu of the two exams and supervised counseling, candidate will complete and pass the "Commissioning and Certification Recognition Examination."
- Be recommended for certification by their Certification Mentor.
- Be approved for Certification by the TILBCC Board.
- Be recommended for certification by the lead pastor (or other elder as fits the situation) of the Christian fellowship the candidate attends and ministers through.
- Participate in continuing education opportunities each year going forward.
- Attend at least three of the monthly TILBCC Team Connects each year.
For those who hold certification with another Biblical Counseling certifying organization, the application process is the same. Previous education, training, and experience will be given due consideration for approval for certification.
For more information, email admin@tilbcc.com
