Become a certified Biblical counselor through the Association of Biblical Counselors.
Do you want to grow deeper in your ability to counsel biblically?
registration options
Level 2 Certification
- Level 2 Certification requires an ABC1 certification and provides students with the training to become a Level 2 Certified Biblical Counselor (ABC2) through the Association of Biblical Counselors.
- We provide 50 hours of additional instruction to prepare you for the theology and counseling exams. Both exams (Theology and Counseling) will be double-graded: once by a Connection Point Advanced Certification leader and again by ABC. This provides the most detailed feedback to ensure growth in these areas.
- This phase of certification is highly experiential and requires a minimum number of face-to-face counseling hours and 25 hours of oversight by one of our approved ABC Training Leaders. We can provide clients to counsel if needed.
- Additional 2-hour meetings will be held bi-monthly, focusing on case studies, theology, and appropriately applying scripture to individual suffering.
- Level 2 courses are offered in-person or entirely virtual.
course overview
ETC Level 2 is designed to further equip followers of Christ with the ability to apply the gospel in personal and specific ways to the heart and struggles of others by developing more advanced skills in the personal ministry of God’s word with people. These more advanced skills include responding patiently to difficult ministry conversations, discerning counseling problems from within a biblical worldview, helping people understand and apply the gospel of Jesus Christ in daily life, and more. We will address both the theology and practice of gospel-centered counseling so that participants will be even more prepared to minister effectively to individuals, couples, and families with a biblical perspective on change in the context of community. This course is excellent for Pastors, lay counselors, small group/missional community leaders, ministry staff, and anyone wanting to learn how to better care for others who have already completed their Level 1 certification.
students will
- Further develop basic skills include careful listening, helping people open up, conveying compassion, grace, and mercy, and guiding constructive ministry conversations.
- Develop more advanced skills include responding patiently to difficult ministry conversations, discerning counseling problems from within a biblical worldview, helping people understand and apply the gospel of Jesus Christ in daily life.
- Observe and lead counseling session and participate in supervising from an approved ABC training leader.
- Interact with a cohort and participate in live discussion
- Enjoy accountability and community learning
- Attend a national Biblical Counseling Conference either remotely or in person. Conference registration is included in tuition fees.
Investment
Level 2 Certification Tuition (in-person and online)—$1650
ABC Application (payable to ABC)—$25 fee