PLEASE NOTE: THE ADDRESS IS ONLY A MAILING ADDRESS –
NOT AN OFFICE ADDRESS
It is required by the Board that the applicant holds one of the following:
- An earned Master’s Degree
- Documented ecclesiastical training
- Graduate-level course or equivalent in:
- Counseling
- Bible
- Theology
- Therapy
- Temperament Therapy
- Or it is required that the applicant has been practicing as a clearly defined Christian counselor, therapist or pastoral counselor for a minimum of two years.
- The applicant is recognized by a creditable agency as a practicing Christian counselor, therapist or ordained minister in the State of Georgia or has a minimum of two years of counseling experience.
- All applicants must submit a list of at least five character references and a written summary of counseling and/or ministry background.
After the application has been received, and upon information verification, applicants shall be contacted for a telephone interview.
How to apply for Board Certification with the Board of Examiners for Georgia Christian Counselors and Therapists.
The purpose of The Board of Examiners for Georgia Christian Counselors and Therapists is to provide accountability for Christian counselors and/or Pastoral counselors through Board Certification. We believe that all Christian counselors should be qualified and held accountable for their practices.
Our standards reflect the highest calling of our faith. The Board of Examiners for Georgia Christian Counselors and Therapists provides Board Certification for Christian counselors and/or Pastoral counselors who are committed to providing a high level of professionalism by using Biblical principles, conforming to our Statement of Faith and Code of Ethics. They must also follow established standards, personal; integrity, and continual excellence through ongoing education and training.
There are two types of certification with the Board of Examiners for Georgia Christian Counselors and Therapists. Certification is available as a Christian Counselor and Therapist and or as a Pastoral Counselor. Please review the necessary qualifications to ensure that you are applying for being certified in the proper category.
BOARD-CERTIFIED CHRISTIAN COUNSELOR AND THERAPIST
If you desire to be certified as a Christian Counselor and Therapist and presently or intend to provide Christian counseling please review the necessary requirements and qualifications and submit your application to be certified as a Christian Counselor and Therapist.
Complete the application, selecting Christian Counselor and Therapist on the application. Ensure that you have included all required attachments and submit the completed application along with the $200 application fee. The fee may be submitted via credit card or to the address listed on the form. You will find the application to be completed here:
Counselor application
OATH
I acknowledge that I may be required to furnish additional information promptly in order for this application to be processed. I attest that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I attest that I am a resident of the State of Georgia. I release from all harm the Board of Examiners for Christian Counselors and Therapists and authorize them to investigate and gather all information relevant to my application for Board Certification. I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Code of Ethics as set forth by the Board of Examiners for Georgia Christian Counselors and Therapists.
As representatives of Jesus Christ, you are responsible to demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with His character and are expected to be men and women of high moral character and whose sexual conduct is consistent with the standards of Scripture. This includes abstaining from any pattern of addiction and from homosexual, premarital, and extramarital sexual conduct.
Applicant’s Signature _______________________________________________
Date ___________
Note: incomplete applications will not be processed.
BOARD-CERTIFIED PASTORAL COUNSELOR DEFINITION
If you are a staff member of a church or other ecclesiastical body and or provide pastoral counseling, and desire to be certified as a Pastoral Counselor, you should submit your application to be certified as a Pastoral Counselor.
Complete the application below, selecting Pastoral Counselor on the application. Ensure that you have included all required attachments and submit the completed application along with the $200 application fee. The fee may be submitted via credit card or to the address listed on the form. You will find the application to be completed here.
Pastoral application
OATH
I acknowledge that I may be required to furnish additional information promptly in order for this application to be processed. I attest that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I attest that I am a resident of the State of Georgia. I release from all harm the Board of Examiners for Christian Counselors and Therapists and authorize them to investigate and gather all information relevant to my application for Board Certification. I have read, understand and agree to abide by the Code of Ethics as set forth by the Board of Examiners for Georgia Christian Counselors and Therapists.
As representatives of Jesus Christ, you are responsible to demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with His character and are expected to be men and women of high moral character and whose sexual conduct is consistent with the standards of Scripture. This includes abstaining from any pattern of addiction and from homosexual, premarital, and extramarital sexual conduct.
Applicant’s Signature ________________________________________________
Date ___________
Note: incomplete applications will not be processed.