The Basics of Biblical Counseling - Biblicalcounselingonline.org

I. Why pursue certification?
Becoming a NANC Certified Counselor through IBCD
A. Valid reasons to be certified.
1. You willlearn a lot through the process.
2. You willbe made more effective as a counselor. Titus 2:3-5
3. You willlearn to live a more holy life (by counseling yourself).
4. You willbecome part of a global network of biblical counselors.
B. Invalid reasons to be certified.
1. One does not need to be certified in order to be an excellent biblical counselor.
2. NANC and IBCD certification is not recognized by the state and will not make you a
licensed therapist.
3. It is not likely that you will be able to make a living doing biblical counseling.
C. Can you do it?
1. You do not need to be college educated or a great student.
2. Most can complete NANC certification in one year with determination and discipline.
II.
What is NANC and how does IBCD relate to NANC?
A. What is NANC (The National Association of Nouthetic Counselors)? Ro. 15:14
1. NANC is a national training and certification organization for biblical counselors.
2. NANC has several recognized training centers throughout the country, including IBCD
(The Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship).
3. While IBCD does not charge for counseling, we do charge for training.
B. NANC has different levels of certification.
1. Level 1 Member (lay counselor).
2. Level 2 Member (pastoral counselor).
3. Fellow: an experienced trainer and mentor.
4. Member of the Academy (Biblical Counseling Hall of Fame).
C. Before you start, be sure you are eligible for certification - doctrine, counseling philosophy,
church oversight, character qualifications, etc.
III. How can you become NANC certified through IBCD?
A. Phase 1- Training and observation.
1. Take a 30 hour Basic Training Course which covers the topics required by NANC.
a. This course is offered live at least twice a year through IBCD.
b. Oryou may choose to watch George Scipione s Introduction and Marriage and
Family courses (DVDs with syallabi).
c. Oryou may watch Jim Newheiser s NANC Basic Training course (DVDs with
Syllabi).
d. Oryou may listen to Jim Newheiser sNANC introduction course audios (MP3 CD or
free download from biblicalcounselingonline.org plus syllabi).
e. If you are taking these courses for certification, you must register with IBCD.
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