Track 5: Exam Prep Course

Track 5: Exam Prep Course helps students work toward completion of the ACBC certification exams. All registrants for this Course should have previously completed Track 1: Fundamentals from the Hope Center or from another ACBC-approved training center. The class time will be devoted to understanding the ACBC exam questions and to actually writing answers to exam questions. If you have a laptop, you are encouraged to bring it; however, those who would prefer to hand-write their test answers are welcome to do so.

Who Should Attend?

Individuals who have completed the Fundamentals Course in Biblical Counseling and Discipleship from the Hope Center or from another ACBC-approved training center within the last 3 years and want to complete the ACBC certification exam.

This Intensive is for those pursuing certification in Biblical Counseling. They must have completed Biblical Counseling Fundamentals Track 1. It is strongly suggested that those attending Track 5 have already completed Phase 1 of the ACBC Certification process.

TRAINING INTENSIVE

During this intensive, every question on the Biblical Counseling Exam Track – both theology and counseling – will be discussed to the extent that the student will be competent to immediately write their answer. Additionally, there will be given plenty of “lab” time for each student to work alone and type up their entire exam. It is the desire of the instructors that many students will electronically submit their exam before they leave at noon on the last day of the intensive. With this goal in mind, students are encouraged to start working on their exams before the start of Track 5.

Track 5 Exam Course 2024

Sunday, September 8th – Thursday, September 12th

Check-in at the Marywood Retreat Center will begin at 1:30PM on Sunday, September 8, 2024. The first session will start at 3PM on September 8th. Track 5 will end at noon on Thursday, September 12th.

Pricing

This includes registration, seven meals, and a private hotel room.

Married Couples (attending together) $900.00

Individuals $700.00

Individuals not staying on site $500.00

Refunds will be available until July 15th.
After July 15th you may transfer your payment to another participant

Location

Marywood Retreat Center

235 Marywood Dr, St Johns, FL 32259

For those flying in, the nearest airport is Jacksonville International Airport – JAX.

Registration

Space is limited!

Register Here

Attendance

It is expected that students will attend class sessions in their entirety. Enrollment is limited so we encourage you to sign-up quickly to reserve your spot. Only registered students will be permitted to attend the sessions. Childcare will NOT be available for this class.

Track 5 Exam Course Schedule 2024

September 8

Sunday

  • 1:30 – 2:45PM: Check-in
  • 3:00 – 6:00PM: Class Time
  • 6:00PM: Dinner on your own
  • 7:00 – 9:00PM: Optional computer time with instructors

September 9, 10, 11

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

  • 7:00 – 8:00AM: Coffee
  • 8:00 – 9:00AM: Breakfast on site
  • 9:00 – Noon: Class Time
  • Noon – 1:00PM: Lunch on site
  • 1:00 – 6:00PM: Class Time
  • 6:00PM: Dinner on your own
  • 7:00 – 9:00PM: Optional Computer time with instructors

September 12

Thursday

  • 7:00 – 8:00AM: Coffee
  • 8:00 – 9:00AM: Breakfast on site
  • 9:00 – Noon: Class Time
  • Noon: Depart

The campsite was a wonderful place for the exam track. What a blessing to have been part of such a wonderful group! The environment really enabled us to bond. It helped me focus, minimize distractions, and facilitated my learning. It was so clean, peaceful, and beautiful! The grounds created an atmosphere of peace for quiet time, devotional time (including awe of His creation), and reenergizing! I loved how everything was in close proximity, the accessibility and availability food, COFFEE, and resources (books, linen, fridge, microwave, regardless of whether you’re a night owl or earlybird lol).

Jeannie W

Thank you for your support. The training was excellent and challenging (typing, sifting information). It was a good review of my seminary training. Seeing the scriptures applied in the counseling context has totally broadened my view and understanding of His Word. It’s a refreshing look at what was previously mostly theology and life principles.

Mark R.

I arrived at the Exam Track after just finishing Level One Fundamentals excited but with no idea to what extent God would bless me during that short time. As each exam question after exam question was explained and outlined, I gained more and more momentum synthesizing Scripture and counseling concepts in ways that made me eager to continue and finish not only to become a biblical counselor but to have a greater understanding and love for Scripture. Another powerful aspect of the experience was that we did this all in community. At meals and short breaks we learned one another’s stories, and friendships formed. I was and will continue to be inspired by my sisters and brothers in Jesus. As one of us pushed“send”and submitted her exams before we all packed up to leave, the room erupted in spontaneous applause and cheers.

Laurie D

The Exam Track“Boot Camp”was exactly what I needed in the season of life I am [in] to be able to complete the exams for Biblical Counseling. The exams themselves can seem overwhelming and/or impossible. The Exam Track was a game changer. Not only was the information presented helpful for understanding the questions, the secluded time away gave me the ability to focus on the task. As a teacher, wife, and mom it was very hard to find the time and a quiet place to complete these exams. If it wasn’t for this exam track week, I would not have been able to finally submit these exams.

Natalie B.