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Looking for a YWAM school about counseling tools and inner healing? The Foundations for Counseling Ministry (FCM) course is a great option!
The purpose of the FCM is to equip students with tools to become active in ministry, applying what they have learned to extend the Kingdom of God. Our vision is to introduce them to a biblical counselling philosophy, imparting basic counseling skills, and walking with them through their own growth and healing process. In this process, we help our students discover their own vision for how they can take what they gain in our school and bring about “healing of the nations” (Rev 22:2).
What to Expect
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Foundation for counseling ministry is designed as a 5 month training program with two distinct phases.
Lecture Phase
A 3 month classroom segment that utilizes lecture, discussions, workshops, small groups, interactions and personal study. The close community of students and staff provides an environment where the application Biblical Counseling skills can be worked out.
Outreach Phase (Optional)
A field assignment providing a practical experience where the knowledge, skills and character qualities of the Biblical Counselor learned in the lecture phase is put into practice on the mission field. Students will find enriching cross-cultural opportunities and challenging experiences of working on a team at one of the ministry locations around the world.
Sept. 2026
Dec. 2026
YWAM Muizenberg has a category system that aims to enable all students, regardless of social or economic background, to attend our training programs. The fees below are according to category, in which you can find out more about in our financial policy.
Category A: R33,400
Category B: R24,400
Category C: R21,200
*Outreach to be announced
Can cost up to R40,000
Muizenberg, Cape Town, South Africa
CNH 211 and 212
Alisha Silas
fcm@ywammuizenberg.org
English
12 Credits with the University of the Nations
Completion of a YWAM Discipleship Training School is required. It helps to have some ministry experience and spiritual / emotional maturity.
Alisha Sila
I’m from Pune, India and I’m a certified Counseling Psychologist.
Born to parents who have been pioneers in India and committed to missions with YWAM. I’ve had the privilege of being dedicated as a baby into missions by Loren and Darlene Cunningham. I’m a YWAM Kid!
I did my DTS in 2013 in Wollongong, Australia.
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