Counseling Training

Biblical Answers for Yourself and Others

“For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, so that through perseverance
and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” – Romans 15:4
Thank you for your interest in our Biblical Counseling Training Center. We believe God “…has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.” (2 Peter 1:3) Our aim is to equip Christians to counsel themselves and others from God’s Word.  Whether you are seeking counsel for yourself, or want to be equipped to offer biblical counsel to others, our training will help you.

We are an ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) certified training center. We  offer three seminars that can not only cover the required 30 hours of training for ACBC Certification, but equip everyday Christians with biblical answers to face  struggles. 

Counseling Seminars

Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling
 Seminars Begin: January 30th, 2026
We offer three seminars, which take place on a weekend (Friday to Saturday) once a month for three months:
SEMINAR 1
January 30th-31st, 2026
Friday: 6:00pm-9:40pm
Saturday: 9:00am-6:30pm
SEMINAR 2
February 27th-28th, 2026
Friday: 6:00pm-9:40pm
Saturday: 9:00am-6:30pm
SEMINAR 3
March 27th-28th, 2026
Friday: 6:00pm-9:40pm
Saturday: 9:00am-6:30pm
Saturdays include an 80-minute lunch break

TOPICS

  • Foundations of Biblical Counseling
  • Biblical Change
  • Communication & Conflict Resolution
  • Dealing with Anger, Anxiety, Fear, & Depression
  • God’s Design for Marriage
  • Parenting
  • Finances
  • Medical Issues in Counseling
  • Biblical Decision-Making

REQUIRED BOOKS
(Available on Amazon or Christianbook.com)

  • How to Counsel Biblically by John MacArthur and Wayne Mack
  • Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul Tripp
  • Strengthening Your Marriage by Wayne Mack
  • A Theology of Christian Counseling by Jay Adams

COST

(all 3 seminars included in pricing)
$195 for early bird registration until Dec. 31st, 2025
$225 January 1st, 2026

We offer a $25/person discount to groups of 5 or more.

Audit special pricing:
if you previously attended these seminars (or both Level 1 & 2): $75

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Location

7920 Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero

Donations

We do not charge for our counseling. Our resources are available because of the registration fees from our courses and donations received. If you've benefited, or would like to help others benefit from this ministry, your donations are appreciated!
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Frequently Asked Questions

How often are these seminars offered?
We offer these seminars annually, from January through March.
Do I need to purchase anything else after my registration?
Our course requires 4 books (listed under the course information), which can be purchased at amazon.com or christianbook.com.
What does it mean to be ACBC Certified?
ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) is a nonprofit organization who gathered to set guidelines – and thus, certification – for biblical counseling. Cornerstone Biblical Counseling Training Center is an ACBC Certified training center. You can see more about ACBC at biblicalcounseling.com.
If I’m interested in biblical answers, but not in becoming certified, should I still take this course?
Yes! Our course has many biblical answers to offer not only pastors but also everyday christians.
Do I receive anything confirming completion of the seminars?
At the end of the last seminar, we will hand out a “Certificate of Completion” stating you’ve finished the course. This does not signify certification with ACBC. You will need to complete the rest of their requirements (listed below). This course fulfills their requirement for 30 hours of training.
How do I get ACBC certified?
ACBC has set forth the following requirements for certification:

Phase I:
  • 30 hours biblical counseling training (Cornerstone’s Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling covers this.)
  • 10 hours observing ACBC-certified counseling
  • 700 pages counseling reading from ACBC reading list (Required books count toward this.)
  • 300 pages theological reading from ACBC reading list (Required books count toward this.)

Phase II:
  • ACBC Counseling Exam
  • ACBC Theology Exam
  • ACBC application – fill out and submit their application, along with supporting documentation

Phase III:
Complete 50 sessions of one-hour-minimum counseling, observed by a Fellow. **Please note, you have 1 year to complete Phase III after submitting your test and application in Phase II.

ACBC’s website goes through this process in depth, if you visit biblicalcounseling.com and click on Certification and select each phase from the dropdown. They also provide a tool to track your progress through the certification progress on the dropdown choice called “Pathway Through Certification.”