Certification Levels

The IACCP is made up of seasoned, gifted men and women who have proven records of effective ministry in the specific areas noted above, and are available to each other in time of need.

Qualifications and Levels of Membership

There are Four Levels of Qualification or Certification available for Pastoral and or Christian Counselors in IACCP. Levels of Certification Include the following:

Certification Level 1
Christian Care Specialist for students, non-degreed Christian Counselors (but skilled and trained) and Allied Health Professionals who do Christian Counseling.

  1. Recommended for students and interns, or allied health professional who do counseling as a part of their ministry, who have yet to achieve full entrance into their specific profession.
  2. Complete the Application and the Level 1 exam.
  3. Association dues are $49.00.

Certification Level 2
Certified Christian or Pastoral Counselor
for members with a Bachelor’s Degree in theology, ministry, or the behavioral sciences.

  1. Complete the Application and Level 1 and 2 exams.
  2. Association dues are $99.00

Certification Level 3
Certified Clinical Christian or Pastoral Counselor
for members with a Master’s Degree in theology, ministry, or the behavioral sciences.

  1. Complete the Application and Levels 1, 2, and 3 exams.
  2. Association dues are $129.00.

Certification Level 4
Doctoral Diplomat in Christian or Pastoral Counseling
for members with a Doctoral Degree in theology, ministry, or the behavioral sciences.

  1. Complete the Application and Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4 exams.
  2. Association dues are $149.00

IACCP Application