Rod and Staff Ministries (RSM) provides training in Biblical counseling.
All training and counseling is provided in accordance with the National Association
of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC) Standard of Conduct and Code of Ethics.
All Biblical counselors are certified, or are in the process of being certified, by NANC.
It is the vision of RSM to equip a network of counselors who work out of a Biblical counseling ministry within their local churches.
To bring that vision to reality, we have developed a 5-level apprenticeship-training program. The levels are as follows:
Principles of Biblical Counseling |
Implement Counseling Principles |
Examining Biblical and Secular Counseling |
NANC Theology Exam Prep |
NANC Counseling Exam Prep |
The counseling services are a part of the Biblical counseling Training Program. These services provide an actual Biblical
counseling setting in which trainees can observe or assist in the Biblical Counseling process.
We believe in the sufficiency of Christ and His Word for solving problems in life. Therefore, counsel given at Rod and Staff
is based on sound Biblical principles derived from the resources of the Bible, the Holy Spirit, and prayer. Written resources
other than the Bible may be used, but only when they are based on sound Biblical principles found in God"s Word.
As a part of the training program, counselees should be aware that one or more trainees might observe their counseling sessions.
For more information on our training program, please refer to our
Student Handbook.
