We want to make it easy for you to participate in a way that makes sense for you. We think this class could be helpful to anyone wanting to grow in applying the Bible to real life problems, temptations, and suffering. However, completing the certification option may not be a high priority for some, and we still want you to join us!

If your goal is to have a formal opportunity to serve our center as a lay counselor or professional counselor, we would strongly encourage you to take the certification class. The certification track offers more learning opportunities through assignments and more opportunities for feedback for your growth. If taking the class for growth or application to other ministry contexts, either option may be good.

This is the best and most direct path for getting involved. It will give you a very clear sense of what New Heights Counseling is about, and train you for more active roles in serving at the counseling center. There may be some limited opportunities to get involved without attending the class, but our preference is to equip you through this class to become formally involved.

There will be a variety of options for serving with the center – some for professional counselors and some for people who are not professionally trained in counseling. We would like to have lay counselors available for shorter-term counseling needs. Taking this class is the best way to become involved as a lay counselor.

Our strong preference is for professional counselors who are interested in potentially working with our center to take this class. We envision opportunities to hire professional counselors as independent contractors – providing resources, physical space, and support – in the future. This class would equip you to integrate faith effectively in your counseling work, and help us all to work from a shared vision for Christ-centered counseling.