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Classes/Training
- General Information
PURPOSE:
The purpose of
the Lay Counselor Training Classes is to equip clergymen
and lay people with the knowledge to help counsel and/or teach people
who are struggling with various life and faith issues from a Christ-centered,
Biblical model of counseling. The classes include written
and oral instruction utilizing Biblical principles in dealing with
all aspects of the Christian life including personal, social, marital
and parental issues. Case-study examples displaying use and efficacy
of this approach are provided throughout all levels of training. |
BASIC DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES :
Level
I and Level II are applicable to all persons interested in enriching
and deepening their Christian walk and is utilized by churches
and individuals as an extensive discipleship training program
with meaning for both new and veteran Christians.
Level III and Level IV are designed
to specifically meet the needs of those seeking to develop counseling
skills and/or establish counseling ministries. |
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS:
The "text book” for
these classes consists of the Bible, audiotapes, videotapes, various
books, including Rest Assured and The Travel Guide, along with other printed materials. A listing of a wide variety of resource
materials is provided for students interested in further self study
in Level I and Level II. In addition, a required reading list, videotapes
and audiotapes are included in Level III of this training program.
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FORMAT:
The lecture portion of these classes consists
of 42 separate lectures divided into Levels I, Level II and Level III.
Level III also utilizes a small group discussion format and
contains an extensive self-instructional unit consisting of media
and written materials.
Level IV includes on-site internship training
and is individually designed to meet each trainee’s particular
needs.
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