Christian Counseling Certification Program
A two-year, faith-based curriculum designed to equip individuals with biblical wisdom and practical counseling tools. Focused on spiritual and emotional health, the program begins by encouraging counselors to experience personal healing, ensuring they can guide others from a place of wholeness. Through a combination of scriptural principles, practical applications, and real-life counseling experience, students will learn to help others overcome emotional struggles and achieve mental and spiritual health. Upon completion, students will earn a certification in biblical counseling, preparing them for impactful ministry work.
Who is This Program For?
This program is for anyone passionate about combining faith with professional counseling skills. It's ideal for those who feel called to help others through emotional and spiritual challenges, want to deepen their understanding of biblical counseling, are transitioning from secular counseling, or are interested in offering faith-based guidance in settings like churches, nonprofits, or private practice.
Program Description
Year One: Healing the Healer Knowledge doesn’t heal you, God does!
We will focus on biblical principles for spiritual and emotional health, asking those enrolled to apply these measures first to themselves. This approach allows them to enter the counseling field from a place of health and balance. It will also serve as a space for individuals who do not wish to become counselors but are seeking healing for themselves.
Semester 1: Heal the Healer
14 Weeks
Tuesdays 6 pm-9 pm
Using practical applications of Scripture, personal experience, established systems, relational teaching, and biblical principles, each student will first learn to apply these to promote healing in their own heart and life. They will then learn how to implement them in a counseling session.
Semester 2: The Bridge to Healing
14 weeks
Tuesdays 6 pm-9 pm
By focusing on how to apply what has brought inner healing to yourself, you will learn to help others overcome emotional scars, trauma, learned unhealthy behaviors, and counterfeit coping strategies. This process will guide people toward a biblically sound and emotionally healthy life.
Semester 3: Healing the Hurting
14 weeks
Tuesdays 6 pm-9 pm
This semester will focus on addressing the most common issues likely to arise during counseling. We will explore root causes, scriptural solutions, and practical applications that enable counseling clients to make steady progress in achieving their spiritual and mental health goals.
Internship Program
After successfully completing the first three semesters, students must apply for and complete a 30-hour Internship Program. Successful completion of the internship will qualify the student to receive Biblical Counseling Certification.
Admission Requirements Program Cost
Completion of Application $750 per semester
Review with the Program Coordinator
Your Teachers
Melisa Zimmerman
Melisa was born in Western Oklahoma and moved to Yukon in 2008 with her husband and daughter. A former nurse, she transitioned to ministry in 2007, serving at Victory Church in Warr Acres, OK, leading the Small Groups Ministry. In 2013, she and her husband founded Bridge Builder Marriage Ministry, where she works as a Certified Life Coach, helping couples from pre-marriage to crisis. Melisa is also a published author and speaker, dedicated to promoting biblical marriage and personal spiritual growth.
Steve Zimmerman
Steve was born and raised in Minnesota and, after a transformative encounter, became a devoted follower of Christ. With 20 years of personal relationship challenges, he brings unique insight into his 20-year marriage. A licensed minister, certified Biblical Counselor, and Life Coach, Steve is passionate about teaching, leading small groups, and helping new believers. He is a dedicated leader to both his family, including 3 married children and 10 grandchildren, and to the church community.
Have questions? Let's talk! Email us at contact@bridgebuildermm.org or call us at (405) 740-3704
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