Agape Partners International
Transform your ministry with faith-based counseling training. Agape Partners International (API) offers three 12-week certificate courses designed for pastors, counselors, health professionals, educators, and ministry leaders. Since 2012, over 1,500 leaders worldwide have been equipped through these programs to integrate biblical wisdom with practical counseling skills.
Each course is designed to build on the previous, creating a comprehensive counseling education. Participants completing 80% of lectures and practicums receive a Certificate of Participation from the Agape Partners Counseling Education Program.
This course introduces the essentials of Christian counseling, blending biblical truth with psychological insight to equip participants for lay ministry and church-based counseling.
This course explores God's design for marriage and family, equipping leaders to provide premarital, marital, and parental counseling rooted in Scripture and practical wisdom.
This course provides comprehensive training on mental health disorders from Christian and cultural perspectives, preparing leaders to offer spiritual support alongside professional care.
Become a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. Learn to administer the world's most widely used couple assessment tool.
“API-101 gave me the confidence to counsel families in my church. The practical tools and biblical foundation have transformed my ministry.”
“The Family & Marriage course equipped me to help couples in crisis. I’ve seen marriages restored through the principles I learned.”
“This program bridges faith and psychology perfectly. My counseling practice is now stronger and more Christ-centered.”
PhD/MD faculty with professional and Christian counseling experience.
Join 1,500+ certified leaders making a global impact. Whether serving your local church, South Asian communities, or international ministry networks — API equips you with excellence.
Next cohort starts April 2026. Don\'t miss your opportunity to grow as a counselor and leader!
Everything you need to know before enrolling.
API-101, API-201, API-301: $100 (America, Europe, Middle East, Australia) | $25 (South Asia)
PREPARE/ENRICH Workshop: $190 standard | $175 early registration