What Are BC CEUs?
Biblical Counseling Continuing Education Units (BC CEUs) are essential for maintaining your ABC certification and staying engaged in ongoing biblical counseling training and development.
Best Way to Earn BC CEUs: Attend the ABC Annual Called to Counsel Conference. Earn up to 12 BC CEUs at this flagship event each spring.
Why Pursue BC CEUs?
Continuing Education helps strengthen the ABC community by:
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Deepening knowledge and biblical counseling skill
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Promoting excellence in doctrine, care, and character
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Encouraging continued growth beyond certification
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Reinforcing ABC’s mission in and through the local church
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Fostering engagement with trusted biblical counseling literature and resources
Annual Membership & BC CEU Requirements
To maintain ABC certification, certified members must complete the following annually:
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Complete 12 BC CEUs earned within the 12 months prior to your renewal date.
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Renew ABC Membership for $99 at https://christiancounseling.com/membership-renewal-certified/, which allows you to enter your BC CEU information in the renewal form.
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Your membership and certification renewal will be active for 12 months. If you complete this process early, 12 months will be added to your current membership term.
⚠️ Partial submissions will not be accepted. Extensions or exemptions are rare and granted only under exceptional circumstances.
If you are currently enrolled or have completed an ABC certification in the last 12 months, you are in a grace period and not required to submit BC CEU information with your membership renewal. However, maintaining an active membership is still required and the BC CEU information can be left blank if you are in one of these groups.
How to Earn BC CEUs
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Activity |
BC CEUs Earned |
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Attend ABC Called to Counsel Conference |
12 |
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Attend ABC Pre-Conference |
4 |
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Attend other biblical counseling conferences |
1 per hour |
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Watch approved webinars |
1 per episode |
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Read approved* biblical counseling books |
3 per book (max 6 per year) |
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Listen to Speak the Truth podcast |
1 per 2 episodes |
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Observe an ABC Certified Counselor |
1 per hour |
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Watch ABC Observation Videos |
1 per hour |
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Teach original biblical counseling content |
2 per hour taught |
*Find a list of ABC Recommended Biblical Counseling books at https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/books/. To purchase list of additional ideas from the BCC, you can purchase their Annual Guide at https://partners.biblicalcc.org/purchase-the-annual-guide/.
💡 Don’t forget to keep documentation and a log of all attendance or participation.
Need to Request an Exception?
If you’re considering a BC CEU activity not listed above, email students@christiancounseling.com. Include as much detail as possible about the event or training to request review and approval.