Pastors enrolled in the DOXOLOGY program will receive professional recognition in the form of a Certificate in Christian Counsel and Care and are eligible to apply for graduate credit toward an advanced theological degree.

Certificate Program

Every pastor who completes the entire DOXOLOGY training program receives a Certificate in Christian Counsel and Care from Th!nkshops, a professional psychological organization.

Dr. Yahnke founded Th!nkshops and has been credentialed by the American Psychological Association  (APA) to provide continuing education for caregivers at the graduate level including clergy, psychologists, educators, nurses, social workers and physicians.  The APA is the nationally recognized accrediting agency for professional training in psychology.  The certificate verifies a pastors’ satisfactory participation in a substantive program of advanced training in Christian counseling.  It is not a credential signifying that one is academically or clinically prepared to do the clinical work of a psychologist or social worker.

Graduate Credit

Pastors  enrolled in an advanced theological degree program may register for up to six hours of graduate credit in advanced pastoral theology recognized by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).  The ATS is the accrediting agency for theological education in North America. 

This credit in conjunction with DOXOLOGY instruction is offered by Concordia Theological Seminary (CTS), Fort Wayne, Indiana as an Independent Study under the direction of Dr. Senkbeil, instructor of record, former associate professor of Pastoral Ministry and Missions at CTS.  Credits may be applied to the STM, DMin, or PhD program at CTS and are transferable to other accredited theological institutions.  For eligibility and registration information, contact Dr. Senkbeil.  (HSenkbeil@doxology.us)