ABC Level 1 Certification

Burke Care offers ABC Level 1 Mentoring

Association of Biblical Counselors

Online, Self-paced Level One

The ABC Level 1 credentialing is awarded to those who have completed all the training requirements of Level 1 certification in such a manner that is satisfactory to the standards set forth by ABC.

All Counselors in Training (CITs) can expect to:

  • Develop a solid biblical framework and understanding of discipleship care with an emphasis of the sanctification process and the reality that all believers are to be “conformed into the image of the Son.” (Romans 8:29b)

  • Learn foundational truths from the video presentations of ‘Your Walk With God is a Community Project’ and ‘What Did You Expect’ Seminars with Paul David Tripp

  • Have access to mentors for quick follow up and accountability

  • Have opportunities to articulate and implement the basic understandings around the general and specific methods of biblical counseling as covered in the Equipped to Counsel material.

  • Apply counseling understanding in a real-life counseling setting.

  • To be fully prepared to begin the ABC Level 2 Certification program where the emphasis will be on practical counseling supervision and observation.

  • Receive quick turnaround times on all your assignments.

Following ABC L1 Approval - next steps for ABC L1 Enrollment:

  • Become a member for $99 (use promo code ABCSTUDENT for $30 off your first year membership) Here

  • Pay the tuition of $370 and access to Paul Tripp video Here
    After completing this step, you will have access to the online classroom and the Moodle Learning Management System for 12 months for you to complete the certification material.

  • Order your book for $59 Here

  • Subscribe for one year to the CCEF digital subscription for $21 Here This includes access to the Journal of Biblical Counseling Archives, which contains a number of homework assignments for the course.

  • Talk with a Burke Care mentor to determine the schedule that best suits for needs. They will have information for you regarding their availability. They have been notified of your approval.

  • ABC Level 1 Mentoring is available at a recommended donation amount of $80 per hour.