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FOUNDATIONS OF COUNSELLING MINISTRY

Biblical Counselling for a Hurting World

The Foundations for Counseling Ministry School (FCM) is an introductory course designed to teach essential skills like active listening, understanding belief systems, and discerning the voice of God. We explore the impact of beliefs on behaviors, delve into topics like rejection and rebellion (Plumbline), family dynamics, attachment and bonding during developmental stages, trauma, human sexuality, and more.

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This comprehensive 12-week lecture phase takes place here at YWAM Salem in Oregon, with an optional 8-week outreach led by FCM staff following the course. The goal of the school is to provide foundational counselling training, and throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own life journeys through assignments, one-on-one interactions, and small group discussions.

OPTIONAL OUTREACH

FCM aims to encourage students to explore counseling ministry opportunities within specific people groups, such as children and families, or in-need areas such as addiction.Personal development goals for this program include: living a renewing lifestyle, teamwork, and and adapting to living and working in another culture.The field assignment is optional but recommended and is required for further counseling schools. The location will be determined by your staff team and shared upon your arrival.Outreach is approximately $2,500 plus airfare.

Foundations of Counselling Ministries 

UPCOMING training

Spring FCM 2025
March 

Outreach
TBD

12 week training phase with an OPTIONAL 10 week outreach. Your leaders will determine the location when you arrive.

$3495. Includes all lodging, meals, and school materials. The optional outreach is typically $2500 plus airfare. 

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Completion of a YWAM Discipleship Training School (DTS). It helps to have some ministry experience and spiritual/emotional maturity. 

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$500 *refundable deposit due atleast 1 month before the school start date. Week 5 at least 50% paid off. Week 10 100% of school paid off.

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You will be staying in dorm style housing on our lovely rural campus of 35 acres. We’re only 15 minutes from downtown Salem and 1 hour from Portland, the coast, and the Cascade mountain range.

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