Ignite Program 2025

Breaking News: 10,000 New Scholarships Now available in honor of World Mental Health Day. Spread the word and enroll now!

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Over 50,000 students and nearly 25,000 churches now enrolled & climbing every day!

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“Without question, this training will be one of the most, if not the most, significant projects we have ever done in the history of the AACC. We need an army of helpers in the local church—those of whom God has given natural gifts and talents to offer help, hope, and guidance to the hurting!” Dr. Tim Clinton, President American Association of Christian Counselors

Introducing the all-new Mental Health Coach Training—a 42-hour, biblically-based training that consists of three courses. Enroll and successfully complete all three courses and become a “Certified Mental Health Coach” by the International Board of Christian Care. Our intial goal in 2021 was to engage 750 churches and train 7,500 Mental Health Coach First Responders in and through these congregations. We had no idea what was going to happen. God did! Nearly 15,000 churches and 40,000 students are now enrolled. Get started now! Who can enroll? Under the discretion of your church, anyone with a calling to offer help, hope, and encouragement to those who are hurting and looking for guidance and direction in everyday life. 3 On-Demand Courses 101: Foundations of Mental Health Coaching (15 hours) 201: Mental Health Coaching Skills (13 hours) 301: Mental and Behavioral Health Disorders (12 hours)

n 42-hour, Biblically-based, Clinically-excellent Training Program n Featuring some of the world’s leading mental health and ministry experts n On-demand video lectures n Available 24/7/365 n Study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace, on any of your favorite devices!

Learn to help those who struggle with Serious Mental Illness (SMI), including topics like: n Addiction n Trauma and Abuse

n Panic Disorders n PTSD n Phobias n Relationships n Suicide

n Crisis Intervention n Depression n Stress and Anxiety n Faith and Spirituality ... and more!

n Communication n Grief and Loss n Boundaries

Learn from 24 World-class Faculty, including:

IAN JONES, PH.D., PH.D.

DIANE LANGBERG, PH.D.

GEORGIA SHAFFER, M.A.

MICHAEL LYLES, M.D.

JENNIFER CISNEY ELLERS, M.A.

GREGORY JANTZ, PH.D.

RON HAWKINS, D.MIN., ED.D.

MATTHEW STANFORD, PH.D.

... and more!

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Submit your church for consideration as a Charter Congregation to steward the training of Mental Health Coach First Responders in your community.

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