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Degree Program:
Earn your Bachelor of Christian Counseling Degree in as little as 20 weeks. Our Certified Faith-Based Christian Counseling program is 8 weeks long, consisting of 60 hour of biblically based training. (You will receive a beautifully framed certificate in Faith-Based Christian Counseling in 8 weeks.) After completing this training, your hours are automatically accepted into our "Degree Program." After another 60 hours (now you have 120 hours of training in Faith-Based Christian Counseling) you will be awarded a "Bachelor of Christian Counseling" Degree. We are the ONLY Academic Institution on the Planet that offer such a program that the student becomes a "Certified Christian Counselor" (in the first 60 hours) and receives a "Bachelor of Christian Counseling Degree" (in the last 60 hours)!!!

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For details, call our office at 713-370-3532 or email Dr. Cecil Cockerham drcecil@aifce.org.

Higher Education:

The United States has no Federal Ministry of Education or other centralized authority exercising single national control over educational institutions. The States assume varying degrees of control over education. In general however, institutions of higher education, such as the Christian Institute for Counselor Certification, Inc., are permitted to operate with considerable independence
and autonomy.

Certification Education In Texas:
With the passage of House Bill 2481 in September of 1997, the Texas legislature gave the “faith community” an opportunity to acquire a State recognized Counselor Certification Program through accreditation from a private sector religious body. Because of this action, the American Institute for Christian Education was birthed. The Christian Institute for Counselor Certification, Inc. is a non-profit religious corporation. Because of House Bill 2481, "Certified Christian Counselors" may now legally counsel and minister to families with addiction problems, as well as other nagging issues.

Community Service Groups:
The state of Texas leadership wisely took the advice of its "Task Force on Faith-Based Community Service Groups," and urged Christians to privately form a certification process to monitor the best training and performance standards possible. We have taken the leadership of Texas seriously. Therefore, this is our task at the American Institute for Christian Education / Christian Institute for Counselor Certification, Inc. to provide "Excellence in Christian Counselor Education" --- which is our MOTTO.

Former President George W. Bush:
Former 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.” Later, when he became President of the United States of America, this "philosophy of helps" was endorsed and established under the Faith-Based Initiative.

Board of Directors:
In order to insure the quality of biblical education the Board of Directors of the Christian Institute for Counselor Certification, Inc, have checks and balances in place i.e., the “Christian Accountability Board” that functions as the “watch dog” for graduates and clients alike. If either party’s privacy or rights have been violated, the Board of Directors will investigate both parties. This gives the Faith-Based Certified Christian Counselor and his/her clients the sense of security in the counseling relationship.

Some Functions of Certification:
 
    * It verifies that a program meets established standards. 
     * It assists prospective students in identifying acceptable
       Christian counselor education.
     * It assists institutions in determining an acceptable Code
       of Ethics.
     * It protects the student and institution against outside secular
       pressure.
     * It establishes professional certification for long term stability
       and growth.   

State Law:
"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"

Open Door:
The Faith-Based 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 hope and healing we have for a changed heart that brings about a changed life! 

Students That Minister:
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

The Institute has certified Professional Counselors such as LPC's, LMFT's, and LCDC's. The American Institute for Christian Education / Christian Institute for Counselor Certification Inc. "Certification Program" have given practical resources and tools to our Faith-Based Christian counselors to go into their own particular ministry with much more confidence.

The Faith Community:
The State of Texas has given the "faith community" an opportunity for ministry likes 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 Faith-Based 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.

  • Credentials validate a person's ministry.
  • Credentials increase confidence and efficiency in the counselor.
  • Credentials demonstrate accountability to the church, state and client.
  • Credentials identify individuals in whom the public can have confidence.
  • Credentials protect against lower standards.

Board Certified:
The biblically based curriculum has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Institute for Counselor Certification, Inc. as "Board Certified." This recognition appears on the Faith-Based Christian Counselor's CERTIFICATE.

"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 Faith-Based Christian Counseling Services offered by the local church --- THE CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CENTER.

Who Should Enroll?
Pastors, Church Leaders, Small Group Ministries, Missionaries, Ladies in Ministry 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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