Minor/Focus

Counselling ministry

Sheila Ginter, MA Cand.

Program Advisor

The Counselling Ministry specialization is for students desiring to understand people and for developing skills in counselling people.

"I wanted to get into some counseling. When I thought about the kind of person I wanted to be and develop, I realized that SBC would be something that would develop more than just my education, but myself as a person."

- Lucienne

Learning Outcomes

  • Possess an understanding of theories and skills for counselling ministry.
  • Have the ability to engage in, and lead others in developing biblical responses to life issues.
  • Apply the tools and techniques employed in helping persons to achieve greater potential.
  • Develop skills in assisting youth and young adults in their spiritual development.
  • Demonstrate the understanding and ability to handle crisis situations.

Career & Ministry Opportunities

Graduates are servant leaders in their churches and communities working in ministry and leadership careers including:

  • Proctor with Community Mental Health, Eden Mental Health Services, Envision Community Living
  • Support Staff for adults with disabilities (ie: Envision Community Living)
  • House Parent for ministries like Today House
  • Support worker for homeless and safe-house shelters
  • Community Outreach Worker (ie: for El’Dad Ranch)
  • MCC programs like Restorative Justice, Voices for Non-Violence, etc.
  • Congregational care ministries (ie: how to address things like grief & bereavement, depression, addictions, abuse, burnout with missionaries on furlough, etc.)
  • Missions work in areas like human trafficking, abuse, addictions, etc.
  • Mentoring ministry
  • Support/respite staff for Child and Family Services
  • House Manager for adults with disabilities (ie: Dasch Industries, Envision Community Living - additional training/education provided by the agency will be necessary)

Graduates may also go on to serve their communities in areas such as education, nursing, business, social work, TESOL, agriculture, and domestic life. Some continue in Christian seminaries and graduate schools, university studies, or vocational training.