Answer the Call to Help Heal Broken Lives
Train to become a board-certified Christian counselor equipped with biblical wisdom, ethical standards, and practical counseling skills through the Community Christian Counseling Academy, a ministry of Born Again Deliverance Center.
“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” – Psalm 147:3
Board-certified Christian counseling training grounded in Scripture and excellence.
Develop the skills, discernment, and heart posture needed to walk with people through grief, crisis, and spiritual battles.
Rooted in biblical truth • Shaped by ethical practice • Focused on real-life ministry.
Our Mission
Community Christian Counseling Academy equips and empowers Christian counselors with biblical truth, practical skills, and ethical standards—preparing them to support individuals, families, and communities with compassion, integrity, and the heart of Christ.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become a leading Christian counseling training academy that strengthens churches, transforms communities, and raises up counselors who truly make a difference.
We are committed to developing spiritually grounded counselors who can provide wisdom, guidance, and care to those facing life’s most difficult challenges.
“And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” – 2 Timothy 2:2
A Unique Approach to Christian Counseling Training
CCCA stands apart by integrating spiritual formation with evidence-based counseling techniques. Students receive training that combines biblical wisdom, professional ethics, and real-world counseling skills, supported by licensed professional counselors who share insight from real-life counseling experience.
Biblically Grounded
Every course, conversation, and counseling framework is rooted in the authority of Scripture and the character of Christ.
Practically Focused
Through role-plays, supervision, and case discussions, you learn how to walk with real people through real struggles.
Ethically Anchored
We emphasize clear ethical standards, wise boundaries, and appropriate referrals so care remains safe and honoring to God.
Our Core Values
The Community Christian Counseling Academy is built on values that reflect the heart of Christ and the needs of those we serve.
Biblical Foundation
Counseling that is firmly anchored in the truth of Scripture.
Professional Integrity
Maintaining ethical standards, healthy boundaries, and responsible care for those we serve.
Compassion
Serving others with empathy, patience, and the love of Christ.
Excellence
Providing high-quality training that prepares counselors for real-life ministry and community care.
Community Impact
Addressing the emotional, spiritual, and crisis needs of individuals and families in our region.
Why Christian Counseling Matters Today
Across our communities, people are carrying deep emotional, relational, and spiritual burdens. The need for Christ-centered, biblically trained counselors has never been greater.
- Mental health crisis: anxiety, depression, and burnout are rising in every age group.
- Church care gaps: many leaders feel ill-equipped to walk with people through complex struggles.
- Trauma support: unresolved trauma affects marriages, families, and whole congregations.
- Family counseling needs: homes are under pressure, and families need wise, biblical guidance.
CCCA exists to help believers answer this call—equipped with both biblical conviction and practical counseling competence.
Imagine churches where hurting people are met by trained Christian counselors who know how to listen, discern, and respond with both truth and grace. This is the kind of impact CCCA is designed to multiply—one counselor, one family, one community at a time.
Board-Certified Christian Counselor Training Program
The Community Christian Counseling Academy provides a comprehensive training program designed to equip believers and ministry leaders with the skills needed to serve as Christian counselors.
Program Structure
- Semester-based cohorts
- Fall and Spring enrollment
Flexible Learning Options
- Online classes
- Hybrid in-person training
Whether you serve in a church, community ministry, or feel newly called to counseling, this program provides a clear pathway to board certification as a Christian counselor.
Program Features
Each cohort walks through a carefully designed curriculum that blends biblical teaching, clinical insight, and supervised practice.
- Role-play counseling sessions
- Crisis counseling modules
- Suicide prevention training
- Domestic violence response training
- Trauma counseling foundations
- Professional ethics training
- Client referral training for licensed professionals
- Live presentations from licensed counselors (LPC / PLLC)
Who Should Apply
This program is ideal for believers who sense a call to walk with others through biblical counseling and soul care, including:
- Church leaders
- Ministry workers
- Aspiring Christian counselors
- Chaplaincy candidates
- Community leaders
- Anyone called to help others through biblical counseling
You do not have to be a licensed professional to begin this journey. CCCA is designed for everyday believers, ministry workers, and leaders who desire solid training, spiritual accountability, and a clear pathway to board certification as a Christian counselor.
Apply to the Christian Counselor Training Program
Complete the application below to be considered for the upcoming cohort. Our team will review your application prayerfully and contact you with next steps.
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” – Colossians 3:23
Fields to include: • Full Name • Phone Number • Email Address • Church Affiliation • City and State • Ministry Experience • Why do you feel called to Christian counseling? • Preferred Class Format (Online / Hybrid) • Preferred Cohort (Fall / Spring) Button text: Submit Application
What to expect after you apply:
- A confirmation email with your application details
- Follow-up from a member of the academy team
- Information about tuition, schedule, and expectations
- Next steps to prepare for your cohort
Request More Information
If you are interested in becoming a Christian counselor but would like more information about the training program, we would be happy to connect with you.
Share a bit about yourself and your questions, and a member of our team will respond with details about dates, tuition, expectations, and how CCCA may serve your calling.
You might be discerning a new season of ministry or simply exploring how God may use your story to help others. Wherever you are in that journey, we are here to walk with you.
Fields to include: • Name • Email • Phone • City • Questions about the program Button text: Send Information Request
Prefer to Apply Now?
If you already sense a clear call to Christian counseling, you can move directly to the application form and begin the process today.
Supporting Individuals, Families, and Communities
Community Christian Counseling Academy prepares counselors to serve churches and communities with compassion and biblical guidance.
Our training emphasizes Christ-centered care that addresses emotional, relational, and spiritual needs, while honoring the role of licensed professionals for advanced clinical support.
CCCA-trained counselors are not a replacement for licensed therapists or medical professionals. Instead, they serve as biblically grounded companions, disciplers, and guides—ready to refer to licensed care when needed.
Counseling Focus Areas
- Family counseling
- Marriage support
- Grief support
- Crisis counseling
- Spiritual guidance
When appropriate, trained counselors are equipped to refer individuals to licensed professionals for advanced care, including complex trauma, severe mental illness, or medical concerns. This protects both the counselor and the person receiving care, and reflects our commitment to ethical, responsible ministry.
Thank You for Your Interest in CCCA
We are excited about your interest in becoming a trained Christian counselor. A member of our academy team will contact you soon with more information about the training program.
Together we can strengthen churches, support families, and bring healing to our communities.
Serving others with compassion, wisdom, and the heart of Christ.