What is Christian Counseling?

Christian counselors desire to help people overcome their problems and find meaning and joy in life. Christian counseling helps people to become healthy and well-adjusted individuals, both mentally and emotionally. Most Christian and Pastoral Counselors have graduate degrees and have spent years learning their craft.

Christian counseling is distinct from secular counseling in that it specifically incorporates the spiritual dimension, Biblical truths, and a seeking of God’s will in an individual’s life. Christian counselors believe and understand that the Bible has a lot of practical wisdom about human nature, marriage and family, human suffering, and so much more. By using biblical concepts in counseling, Christian counselors can often provide some specific direction and/or accountability.

Becoming a Christian Counselor is a calling, not a career. You need to decide whether you are wanting to be in the ministry of counseling or the business of counseling. If you want to be in the ministry of counseling, NPCTC could be the right place for you to get started! All of the programs that we offer will move you toward your calling to be a Christian Counselor. They are affordable and somewhat self-paced. No classroom is required as we operate strictly through an online presence and distance education.