When people face sin and suffering, the church is called to bring the hope and guidance found in God’s Word. That’s why SMCC partners with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) to help equip and certify those called to care for others. This certification process is made up of three phases. 
When people face sin and suffering, the church is called to bring the hope and guidance found in God’s Word. That’s why SMCC partners with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) to help equip and certify those called to care for others. This certification process is made up of three phases. 
When people face sin and suffering, the church is called to bring the hope and guidance found in God’s Word. That’s why SMCC partners with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) to help equip and certify those called to care for others. This certification process is made up of three phases. 

Our Philosophy

"I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another." Romans 15:14

At SMCC, we believe all Christians should understand key biblical teachings and develop skills to overcome sin and suffering—both personally and in ministering to others.

Our Biblical Counseling Training Ministry equips believers to care for hurting people through the sufficient and authoritative Word of God. We believe God provides real, effective answers to life’s real problems. As we grow in Christ, we also grow in our ability to help others.

This training is for anyone wanting to minister more effectively in their small groups, ministries, or personal relationships. While not all participants are required to become counselors, this class is essential for those seeking to serve as biblical counselors at SMCC or to be certified through ACBC or IABC.

"I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another." Romans 15:14

At SMCC, we believe all Christians should understand key biblical teachings and develop skills to overcome sin and suffering—both personally and in ministering to others.

Our Biblical Counseling Training Ministry equips believers to care for hurting people through the sufficient and authoritative Word of God. We believe God provides real, effective answers to life’s real problems. As we grow in Christ, we also grow in our ability to help others.

This training is for anyone wanting to minister more effectively in their small groups, ministries, or personal relationships. While not all participants are required to become counselors, this class is essential for those seeking to serve as biblical counselors at SMCC or to be certified through ACBC or IABC.

Phase One

Fundamentals Course, Required Reading, and Counseling Observations

Phase Two

Exams & Evaluations

Phase Three

50 Supervised Counseling Sessions

Phase One

Fundamentals Training
Course, Required Reading,
and Counseling Observations

Phase Two

Exams & Evaluations

Phase Three

50 Supervised Counseling Sessions

Phase One

Fundamentals Course, Required Reading, and Counseling Observations

Phase Two

Exams & Evaluations

Phase Three

50 Supervised Counseling Sessions

Biblical Counseling Training

Wednesday Nights | 6:30pm-8pm
Location: La Fe Chapel
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Interested in starting your certification?

An Introduction to Biblical Counseling is available to everyone through our Fundamentals Course (Phase One). This course is required for ACBC certification. Reach out to Kevin Lee to begin the process today.

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Kevin Lee

lay Pastor of Biblical Counseling

Kevin Lee, SMCC’s Lay Pastor of Biblical Counseling, received a Master’s from Birmingham Theological Seminary in 2017. He is a certified ACBC and IABC counselor with a specialization in marriage counseling. Contact him for more information regarding training or obtaining a counseling certification—he’s happy to help. 
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Kevin Lee

lay Pastor of Biblical Counseling

Kevin Lee, SMCC’s Lay Pastor of Biblical Counseling, received a Master’s from Birmingham Theological Seminary in 2017. He is a certified ACBC and IABC counselor with a specialization in marriage counseling. Contact him for more information regarding training or obtaining a counseling certification—he’s happy to help. 
Email Kevin