Equipping the Discipleship Counselor
Grace Ministries International is a counseling and training facility which offers equipping courses for the next generation of Discipleship Counselors. This program offers a multi-faceted approach, including classroom study, videos, and co-counseling learning. This 23-session program will equip men and women who sense God’s calling to pastoral counseling with a firm introduction to the Exchanged Life Model of discipleship counseling. The focus of EDC is learning, observing, and practicing basic counseling skills. Upon completion of required reading, homework, class participation, and co-counseling hours, students will be awarded a certificate of completion from Network 220. This program does not qualify one as a Licensed Professional Counselor, however, it does prepare participants for pastoral counseling. (Please note: The Encounter is a prerequisite to EDC).
What is EDC?
What do I need to know?
Time Commitment
Equipping the Discipleship Counselor runs for 7 months and meets online for 2 hours each week. In preparation for each class, students will watch up to 2 hours of training and lecturing videos. Additionally, students will meet online weekly with a partner and supervisor for 2 hours to practice their counseling skills. Throughout the course, students will prepare a final project from an approved project list. On average, students should set aside about 10 hours per week for EDC.
THIS CLASS MEETS VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM
Sample of Curriculum Topics
Listening Skills
History Taking
Diagramming Flesh
Guiding Forgiveness
Invitation to Brokenness/Entrusting
Program Requirements
Attend and participate in class (online)
Complete all Required Reading and Videos for EDC
Practice counseling skills weekly with a student partner and supervising counselor
Participate in 8 hours of Co-counseling
Present a class project on an approved topic
$1,500 Tuition Fee and approximately $50 for book fees.
How do I get started?
Step 1: Complete The Encounter
The Encounter is a prerequisite to this program. It is an important part of the journey, where you get to go deep and experience the principles on a personal level. Go to The Encounter page to learn more!
Step 2: Submit EDC Application
If you are ready to apply to the EDC program, go to the link below to submit an application.
Step 3: Interview with Instructor
After you have submitted your application, we will contact you to set up an interview!
Step 4: Ready to go!
After your interview we will connect with you and establish your next steps!
