Introduction

The Counseling Institute is the distance education program of Grace Fellowship International (GFI). The courses have been designed to cover essential content and skills to equip the student for effective biblical counseling. The course work is college level, yet not heavily academic. A high school diploma or equivalent is required for the GFI courses. The costs are kept low to make the training affordable. Through independent study, the student can progress at his or her own pace. Student guides outline each course with directions for the reading, supplementary notes, and other assignments. A final exam is taken at the conclusion of each course to ensure adequate learning of the material. Course work questions can be addressed to the Counseling Institute Director by letter or e-mail.

Here is some information on distance education.

The GFI Counseling Institute Biblical Counseling Diploma covers the basic scope of learning GFI recommends for those who do biblical counseling (remedial discipleship) in the context of a local church or para-church ministry. The counseling role of the trainee is spiritual ministry. The graduate's work would be para-professional in nature; the diploma will not constitute state licensure as a practicing psychologist or counselor.

The GFI Institute has not applied for formal accreditation. The value of this curriculum is based on its content and the learning commitment of the student. The course of study reflects the academic and clinical experience of the GFI staff.

PURPOSE

The purpose of GFI Counseling Institute is to help members of the body of Christ to experience, mature in, and communicate effectively the message of identification with Christ in His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension in their various spheres of influence, so that all may know Christ as Savior, Lord, Life, and Victory.