Dear prospective member, Welcome to the A.A.C.T., the American Association of Christian Therapists. The A.A.C.T. is an inclusive organization of Christian counselors and therapists at various
levels of expertise. We seek to offer an opportunity for membership, commensurate
to each individual’s education, training, and experience. In the way the credentialing levels have been structured, we’ve sought
to maintain quality and integrity regarding qualifications, while respecting and providing
for those who are in the process of obtaining skills in the field of pastoral counseling or Christian counseling
and therapy. The A.A.C.T. is a conservative but multi-disciplinary group, with a firm belief that there can
be “unity in diversity” within the body of Christ, and within the Christian counseling community. This diversity is reflected in our respect for differing models of Christian counseling and therapy, and in
the unique manner God has gifted each of us as ministers.
Our unity is represented in our end purpose and goals. These goals include offering a means for counseling training for pastors,
and theological training for Christian therapists. This will better equip us to assist clients in their desire
to experience the abundant life the Lord has offered them, and to facilitate the removal of the “roadblocks” that
inhibit their ability to be all that God is calling them to be. Whether you are a member of the body of Christ seeking training for lay counseling
ministry, a student, a church pastor desiring to expand your counseling skills, a pastoral
counselor, or a Christian who is a state licensed therapist, the A.A.C.T. has a place for
you. In addition to the credentialing process,
we offer an interactive e-mail group, a membership directory for referrals, training, fellowship, and information on beginning
a counseling ministry. Our ties to the Institute of Theology and Christian Therapy
(I.T.C.T.) provide you the opportunity for discounted continuing education, and our relationship with the Evangelical Christian
Church (E.C.C.) offers qualified individuals the opportunity for ministerial licensing or ordination for pastoral counseling. Please take the time to peruse our web site. We welcome
you to join our growing group and look forward to the opportunity to get to know you. If
you have any questions, or require information regarding how membership in our program relates to the regulations of the state
in which you reside, I would be happy to help you obtain that information. Blessings! Scroll
down the page to find all Certification and License fee levels.
You will also always be offered your renewal with a 20% decrease from your
start-up fee. The following lists the certification or License and directs you to
the main website for details…http://aact1995.com It is recommended
that
all persons who seek certification or license be ordained. This follows the
governments guidelines for Faith Based Counseling and Therapy. Membership and non degreed Registration Level PASTORAL OR CHRISTIAN
MEMBER - (Membership Only) - $149.00 REGISTERED (PASTORAL)
(CHRISTIAN) COUNSELOR - $149.00 CERTIFIED (PASTORAL)
(CHRISTIAN) COUNSELOR (Circle one) - $169.00.
(Requires AACT approved special
training or Bachelor’s degree) Graduate
and Post Graduate Certification and License CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL
(PASTORAL) (CHRISTIAN) COUNSELOR/THERAPIST (Circle
your choices or receive
“Pastoral” and “Therapist) - $169.00 CERTIFIED CLINICAL
(PASTORAL) (CHRISTIAN) COUNSELOR/THERAPIST
(Circle your choices or receive “Pastoral”
and “Therapist) - $169.00 LICENSED PROFESSIONAL
(PASTORAL) (CHRISTIAN) COUNSELOR/THERAPIST (Circle your choices or receive
"Pastoral" and "Therapist) - $179.00 LICENSED CLINICAL
(PASTORAL) (CHRISTIAN) THERAPIST (Circle one)
(Circle your choices or receive “Pastoral”
and “Therapist) – $179.00 MARRIAGE AND FAMILY
{PASTORAL) ( CHRISTIAN) COUNSELOR/THERAPIST
(Circle your choices or receive “Pastoral”
and “Therapist) – $179.00 The AACT will grant
“Diplomate” status to any graduate level License for an additional fee of only
$75.00. Please see registration
fees for Domestic Violence Certification and License, and for Christian Life
coach on other pages of the main website. If
you have questions please call the
office at 601-320-6704.
Does your school, seminary, institute, college, or university need
to be accredited ... but the fees are too high and is the accrediting agency
credible??? Consider accrediting your Christian Counseling cirriculum... the
AACT can do this at a reduced Rate. Your
University, Seminary, College, Institute, or other Training Center Can Be
Accredited as an "Accredited Academic Institution" by the
American Association of Christian Therapists! We would like to expand the union between our Association and
your School. Thereby giving your students an opportunity to be a part of a
growing, established, prestigious association. Your college, institute,
seminary, or even your University can become accredited for the Christian
Counseling curriculum you offer. If
you are interested please go to the main AACT website and
read about all that is necessary. Meet
your requirements concerning ACCREDITION at a reduced cost. Website is http://aact1995.com The links below will get you to the main AACT page
where you can locate the information you wish to read and/or use.
When you find the information that you need, call our Registrar, Dwana
at 601-320-6704 if you need further assistance
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