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The Christian Institute for Counselor Certification,
Inc. is a non-profit religious corporation that
operates as a proprietary school under an exemption
from The Texas Work-Force Commission. The Christian
Institute for Counselor Certification Inc. is the
certification entity for the American Institute for
Christian Education. Furthermore, the National
Christian Counselors Association (NCCA) has
recognized the American Institute for Christian
Education as an Academic Institution that
provides Bachelors, Masters, and
PhD programs in Christian Counseling through
Emanuel Academy.
What is House Bill 2481? It is an act of law
that allows "faith-based" substance abuse treatment
providers to make application to the Texas
Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TACADA) for an
exemption from licensure. Because of House Bill
2481, properly certified Christians may now
legally counsel and minister to families with
addiction problems, as well as other nagging issues.
"Our training
is religious in nature and not subject to
licensure or regulation by the State of
Texas. It provides non-medical treatment and
recovery methods such as prayer, moral
guidance, spiritual counseling, and
scriptural study"
(This statement
required by state law)
Because of this new law the Certified Christian
Counselor has an open door to counsel people with
all forms of bondage. After all, the only real
solution to the horrible bondage of substance abuse,
as well as other societal dilemmas, is Jesus Christ.
He is the only Help and Hope we have
for a changed heart that brings about a changed
life!
Our State (Texas) leadership took the advice of the
"Task Force on Faith-Based Community Service
Groups," and urged Christians to privately form a
certification process whereby we [the training
entity] can monitor the best training and
performance standards possible. This is our task at
the American Institute for Christian Education /
Christian Institute for Counselor Certification,
Inc..
The American Institute for Christian Education has
already provided training to hundreds of students
that minister in the following ways:
(1) Prison Ministry
Volunteers
(2) Chaplains
(3) Parole Officers
(4) Probation Officers
(5) Law Enforcement
Officers
(6) Emergency Service
Personnel
(7) School Counselors
(8) Pastors and Staff
Furthermore, The Institute has certified
Professional Counselors such as LPCs, LMFTs, and
LCDCs. The American Institute for Christian
Education / Christian Institute for Counselor
Certification Inc. "Certification Program" has given
practical resources and tools to our Christian
counselors to go into their own particular ministry
with much more confidence!
President George W. Bush
President George W. Bush, when he was Governor of
Texas, endorsed the alternative licensure process
when he wrote in his classic book, A Charge To Keep
…. “I realize that many religious institutions fear
involvement with government, because they fear it
will compromise their core values and spiritual
mission. That’s the reason I support alternative
licensing, so effective efforts aren’t buried or
compromised by government regulations.”
The State of Texas has given the "faith community"
an opportunity for ministry like never before in
Texas. It is absolutely essential for the
Church, the Body of Christ, to step up to the
plate and take advantage of this unprecedented
opportunity. The Christian counselor can now
minister without fear from the state; in fact,
supported by the state! Praise God!!!
Why Certification?
Certification by a well-respected and credentialed
entity inspires confidence in the quality of
ministry and service an individual is providing.
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Credentials validate a person's
ministry. (We want to "please and serve"
God.)
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Credentials increase confidence and
efficiency in the counselor.
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Credentials demonstrate
accountability to the church, state and client.
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Credentials identify individuals in whom the public can have
confidence.
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Credentials protect against lower standards.
Board Certified
Each
level of certification has been approved by the Board of
Directors of the Institute for Counselor
Certification, Inc. as "Board Certified." This
recognition appears on each CERTIFICATE as the
student moves through each of the three levels of
certification.
"Board Certified"
recognition brings a dimension of professionalism
and creates accountability to the church, state and
the client. Additionally, "Board Certified" builds
public trust in Christian Counseling Services
offered by the local church.
Who Should Enroll?
Pastors, Church Leaders,
Small Group Ministries, Missionaries, and others who
feel the calling to develop or enhance a ministry of
Christian counseling within the church, non-profit
Christian organizations, or for their own personal
use with family, friends and co-workers.
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