Are you a homemaker, teacher, an artist, a physician, an executive, or a merchant? You don't have to be a psychologist to be called of God to be a (Paracaleo) counselor.

How can you tell if this is your calling? Do any of the following apply to you?

People come to you for help
You posses desire to help people
You posses a desire to see people brought into a right relationship with themselves, others and God
You posses a willingness to listen to others with a non-critical attitude
You believe God can help people in need
You are able to maintain confidences entrusted to you by people who share what is closest to themselves
You believe God has a plan for your life

If 4 out of the 7 above describe you, it would be a fair evaluation that you possess the Gift of Counseling. Proof can only be determined by past and future success.

DO I HAVE TO GO TO SCHOOL TO BECOME A COUNSELOR?

DO I NEED AN ADVANCED DEGREE TO BE AN EFFECTIVE COUNSELOR?

The answer to both these questions are dependent upon the level of counseling you want to do. There are many fine counselors who have not been to school for special studies and who do not have advanced degrees in counseling. A specialized education or the evidence of a degree does not guarantee your success as a counselor. However, if you have the gift of counseling, additional education can enhance and sharpen your abilities to be an effective counselor.

Good Christian counselors come from a variety of backgrounds. Just as one does not need to be a medical doctor to take care of and minister to a sick friend, one does not need special schooling and an advanced degree to listen to or pray with a friend who is emotionally or spiritually "down." Just as there are times when the skill of a brain surgeon is needed in the medical world, so there are times when the skill of a highly trained Christian psychologist or psychiatrist is helpful to treat an emotional and spiritual person.
Thus the answer to the above questions depends upon the level to which you wish to develop your gift. We urge you to prayerfully develop your counseling skills to the greatest degree that the Holy Spirit calls you. The world is in need of good Christian counselors. Is that your special calling? Would you like to be a Christian Counselor practicing:
At home
In your Church
In a professional office, or agency
In your own counseling center
As a part time profession
Your "part" in God's plan may be counseling others.

TCU was established to meet the needs of Christian counselors of all skill levels from the ministry, to the layman, leading or working in a weekly prayer group. Both ministries are vital. Unlike many professional organizations that seek to exclude and monopolize, TCU has a place for the professional, the layman and the student seeking to develop his expertise. TCU is dedicated to helping Christian counselors grow in their faith as Christians and in their abilities to minister the gif t of counseling which has been entrusted to them.

If a counseling practice is what you want, you do not have to re-invent the wheel in order to establish your practice. Many have been intimidated by state or ecclesiastical requirements and restrictions may have their place. However, many ministers and qualified laymen decline to establish counseling offices in competition with humanistic ally centered agencies, because they are scared off by bureaucratic red tape and imposing requirements. TCU has knowledge and tested experience to Cut that red tape -& reduce the requirements to manageable proportions and in many cases eliminate or set aside the state imposed requirements.

TCU has developed the expertise to:
Establish your own church body as a legal corporation

Establish a church-related Christian counseling service

Help you become a more effective listener and therefore more effective counselor and minister.

Provide individualized, external education programs for the following degrees: B.B.S., BA., M.Div., MA., D.Min., Ph.D., What does TCU provide?


TCU provides professional support in the form of literature, instruction and certification as a Christian Clinical Counselor. TCU will provide a minister with ordination in his calling as a counselor.
TCU can provide a qualified counselor with guidelines to establish a Christian Counseling Center. TCU can provide information on the legal aspects such as registration, tax exemption, education programs, how you can collect fees for your services and how to legally advertise your ministry.

TCU also provides professional seminars and opportunities for Christian Clinical counselors to exchange information on a professional level. A newsletter is provided to all members on a regular basis.

What is TCU's Basis Statement of Christian Faith?

A. We believe the Holy Bible is the word of God.
B. There is one God, who is infinitely perfect, existing in three persons; Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
C. We prescribe to the teaching of the Holy Bible.

There are different types of membership: Professional and supporting. These classifications are subdivided dependent upon the level of support and the degree of professional development.

If you are concerned with people that can benefit from Christian Counseling, there is a classification for you.
Member - (Gifted Counselor)
Fellow - Masters level or equivalent 5- year ministerial experience
Diplomat- Doctor level or equivalent 7-year ministerial experience

The membership category above includes ordination by TCU with all the privileges extended to an ordained minister and all privileges listed under supporting membership.

SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP

Pastoral Affiliate International Affiliate Member in Training
Professional Affiliate Supporting Member Organizational Affiliate
All members will receive a beautiful membership Certificate.
Subscription to Newsletter published containing reports, essays and upcoming events.
Discounts on TCU publication and tapes, regional and international conferences and, where possible, other discounts.
Special consideration on all educational programs.
The opportunity to participate in chapter network activity in your community.

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