Phase I · Foundations
Basic Christian Counseling; Temperament Theory; Testing/Measurements; Temperament Therapy; and Christian Counseling: Integrating Temperament and Psychology.
Divine Purpose Institute
Grow in your calling.
Learn to care well.
Pastoral care training and Christian education for people who want to serve others with biblical understanding, practical skills, and compassion.
An educational program of Renew Ministry, focused on pastoral care and Christian learning.
Pastoral care training comes first
Equip your heart.
Strengthen your skills.
Divine Purpose Institute offers biblically based teaching, mentoring, and supervised learning in Christian counseling and ministry.
The training is designed for pastors, Christian leaders, counselors, and people with a desire to help others. Online and in-person learning options are described in the program materials; contact the office for current schedules and availability.
Creation Therapy certification course
A biblical model
for understanding people.
The Creation Therapy course introduces the Arno Profile System and the program’s faith-based temperament model, including inclusion, control, and affection.
- Explore temperament needs, tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Learn biblically centered conflict-resolution and communication skills.
- Study a five-step model for faith-based counseling, coaching, and mentoring.
- Gain practical experience through assigned work and supervision.
The course brochure describes 12 weeks of Zoom classes, weekly access to the instructor, and practical assignments. In-person classes may also be available. Ask for current course dates, complete pricing, and application details.
Learning and next steps
Training with
personal support.
Choose a pathway that fits your background and goals, with guidance from the institute.
What can successful completion lead to?
The Creation Therapy brochure describes SACC Certified Member status for non-ordained participants or Certified Pastoral Member status for ordained participants, together with authorization to administer the Arno Profile System after the required work is completed.
Are credits or continuing education available?
The course materials describe three college-level credit hours or up to nine continuing education units. Transfer is at the receiving institution’s discretion. Ask the institute and the receiving institution to confirm eligibility before relying on transfer credit.
What further programs are described?
The materials describe NCCA certification/licensing pathways, as well as combined pathways associated with bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral study. Admission and completion requirements depend on your existing qualifications and chosen program.
What should I understand about credentials?
NCCA certification and licensing are faith-based ministry credentials. They are not state licensure, an equivalent to state licensure, or a substitute for it. Ask for the current requirements and the exact awarding institution for any degree pathway you are considering.
Program pathways
Build on where you are now.
Program 1 · Certification / License
Training and NCCA ministry credentials without an additional degree, including a pathway for ministers and those who already hold relevant qualifications.
Program 2 · License & B.A.
A combined pathway described for experienced Christians who hold a high school diploma or equivalent.
Program 3 · License & M.A.
A pathway described for applicants who already hold a bachelor’s degree in counseling or an accepted related field.
Program 4 · License & Doctorate
A pathway described for applicants with a master’s degree in counseling or an accepted related field.
Program 5 · License & Second Doctorate
A pathway described for applicants who already hold an earned doctorate in counseling or an accepted related field.
Request a current program outline and tuition quote. The institute can explain admission requirements, the awarding institution for any degree pathway, and the program-specific work required for completion.
Curriculum overview
A progression of learning.
Phase II · Application
Mastering Pastoral Counseling Utilizing Temperament; Temperament Case Studies; and Counseling the Codependent.
Phase III · Advanced study
Advanced subject areas include marriage and family, child and adolescent care, grief, temperament, and crisis and abuse. Course selection and requirements follow your chosen pathway.
Meet your instructor
Learn with
Jennifer Sauer.
Jennifer brings counseling, ministry, and bereavement-care experience to her teaching. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Christian Counseling and a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education and Ministry.
Her heart is to help students grow in understanding and gain practical tools for serving people with care.
Request an application
Explore the training
that fits your calling.
Contact the institute for current course dates, admission requirements, mentoring options, tuition, and payment-plan information.
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Request program information
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