Complete your $99 course enrollment while this offer is available to qualify to order The Care & Counsel Bible for just $25 + $10 shipping.
Earn Your Certificate in Biblical Counseling
Therapy & Theology listeners have special access to AACC and Light University’s premier Biblical Counseling training program, Caring for People God’s Way, for just $99.
Gain practical, biblically grounded skills to help you walk alongside people facing emotional, relational, and spiritual challenges with greater wisdom, confidence, and compassion.
More than $600 at standard tuition and fees.
$99
Includes the complete Caring for People God’s Way 101 and 201 certificate program. Complete the short form below to receive your $99 enrollment link.
2 Courses • 30 Hours of Training • Certificate of Completion • One Year of Access
A Special Offer on The Care & Counsel Bible
Therapy & Theology listeners who complete the $99 Biblical Counseling Certificate enrollment while this offer is available will also qualify for a special price on The Care & Counsel Bible.
Current Price $49.99
$25
+ $10 Shipping
After you enroll, we’ll email you a special link or code to order your copy at the $25 price. The Bible is purchased separately and is not included in the $99 course checkout.
To qualify for the Bible offer, course enrollment must be completed while the time remaining at the top of this page is still active.
Why This Program Was Created
Dr. Clinton shares what motivated AACC to build Caring for People God’s Way, what it means to step into someone’s hardest moment, and why the Church is uniquely positioned to help.
The World’s Premier Biblical Counseling Training Program
Originally launched in 1997, Caring for People God’s Way has equipped people around the world to provide Christ-centered care and support. The program has now been fully revised and updated to address the challenges people are facing today.
You’ll learn foundational biblical counseling principles, practical helping and listening skills, crisis response, empathy, prayer, Scripture integration, and ways to support people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addiction, relationship struggles, and more.
The goal is simple: to help you understand the difficult issues people face and respond with biblical truth, practical wisdom, compassion, and confidence.
See What's Included
Your $99 Therapy & Theology listener enrollment includes the complete two-course Biblical Counseling Certificate Program.
Digital Textbook
Course materials included with your training
Certificate of Completion
Earned when you complete the program
Expert Instruction
Learn from leading Christian counseling experts
30 Course Modules
Complete the training at your own pace
Two Courses. One Complete Certificate Program
Both Caring for People God’s Way courses are included in your $99 Therapy & Theology listener enrollment.
Caring for People God's Way 101
Foundational Skills and Core Issues
Becoming an effective people helper
Helping others find significance
The power of truth
Pain and suffering
Foundations of trauma-informed care
Managing stress and anxiety
Overcoming depression
Forgiveness
Spiritual disciplines
Basic helping skills
Helping people change
Anger management
Ethical and legal considerations
Caring for People God's Way 201
Challenging and Emerging Issues
Using your spiritual gifts
Crisis response and intervention
Grief and loss
Addiction and recovery
Marriage and relationships
Healthy sexuality
Sexual addiction
Marriage disaffection
Hope-focused marriage care
Infidelity and affair recovery
Divorce recovery
Self-care
Breaking generational patterns
Psychiatric care and medication
Love and money
Claim Your $99 Therapy & Theology Listener Offer
Complete the short form below and we’ll send you the link to enroll in the complete Caring for People God’s Way Biblical Counseling Certificate Program for $99.
More than $600 at standard tuition and fees
$99
Special Therapy & Theology listener price. Both courses included.
Flexible payment options may be available through Affirm, allowing you to spread the cost over time. Payment plans may require a credit check and are subject to eligibility. You can review available options at checkout.
Claim my $99 Listener Offer
Listeners who complete the $99 course enrollment while the offer is available will also qualify to order The Care & Counsel Bible for $25 + $10 shipping. Eligible enrollees will receive the Bible ordering link or code separately by email.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this program for?
This program is designed for people who want to become better equipped to help others navigate life’s challenges through a biblical lens.
It is especially relevant for pastors, ministry leaders, church volunteers, small group leaders, coaches, lay caregivers, parents, mentors, and others who regularly come alongside people who are hurting.
You do not need to be a licensed professional or have previous counseling training.
What does a Biblical Counselor do?
A Biblical Counselor provides guidance, encouragement, and support grounded in Scripture. The focus is on helping people address emotional, relational, spiritual, and everyday life challenges with biblical truth and practical wisdom.
Biblical Counseling is non-clinical and does not involve diagnosing or treating mental health disorders.
What is the role of a Biblical Counselor?
Biblical Counselors walk alongside others with compassion and truth, helping them apply biblical principles to their thoughts, relationships, choices, and circumstances.
They may use practical helping skills, prayer, Scripture, encouragement, and appropriate referrals to support people through difficult seasons.
What is the difference between Biblical Counseling and therapy?
Biblical Counseling and therapy can both support people experiencing challenges, but their scope and purpose are different.
Biblical Counseling is a non-clinical approach grounded in Scripture and spiritual care. Therapy is clinical mental health treatment provided by appropriately trained and licensed professionals.
Completing this program does not qualify someone to practice therapy or provide licensed mental health treatment.
How long does the program take?
The complete program contains 30 modules across Caring for People God’s Way 101 and 201, totaling approximately 30 hours of training.
The courses are self-paced, so you can complete them according to your own schedule.
How long do I have access to the courses?
Your enrollment includes one full year of course access beginning on your registration date.
During that time, you can access the course videos, materials, and resources and move through the program at your own pace.
What is the total cost of the program?
Through this special Therapy & Theology listener offer, the complete Caring for People God’s Way Biblical Counseling Certificate Program is $99 total.
Your $99 enrollment includes both Caring for People God’s Way 101 and 201. Complete the form on this page to receive your private $99 enrollment link. No coupon code is required.
Will I receive a certificate when I finish?
Yes. After successfully completing the program, you will receive digital completion certificates through your Light University account reflecting your Biblical Counseling training.
How does the Care & Counsel Bible offer work?
Complete your $99 Biblical Counseling Certificate enrollment before the countdown at the top of this page expires and you will qualify to purchase The Care & Counsel Bible for $25 plus $10 shipping.
The Bible is not added to your $99 course checkout. After you enroll within the qualifying window, we will send you a separate email with a special ordering link or code.
Can I continue my Biblical Counseling training after this program?
Yes. Caring for People God’s Way 101 and 201 provide the foundation for additional Biblical Counseling education available through Light University.
Students who want to continue can explore additional coursework toward the Biblical Counseling Diploma and Master Diploma pathways. Those programs are separate from this $99 offer.
Do I need prior experience or training before enrolling?
No. Prior counseling experience or formal training is not required.
Whether you are new to helping others or already serving in a church, ministry, coaching, or care role, the program is designed to provide practical, biblically grounded skills you can begin applying right away.
