Kentucky Clergy/Lay Ministers Certification Trainings in the Home Stretch ...
and Still On-Track!!
Post 75
First, Lexington ... second, Morehead ... next, Shepherdsville (Greater Louisville Area)
and now, back to Lexington!
Since January, we've been stretching across the State of Kentucky with the American Board's pioneering Clergy/Lay Ministers Certification in Problem Gambling Prevention, Education, Awareness, and Spiritual Outreach Care. The curriculum covers both clinical and spiritually-focused information; and the take-home materials are parish-friendly and ready to use. PLUS the instruction is noteworthy and accompanied by real-life testimonies. And what an interesting mix of applicants for certification! Along with parish pastors, there are racetrack chaplains, faith-based therapists and social workers, professors, lay persons involved in outreach ministries, and yes, a physician, as well. From Western Kentucky to the Ohio River Valleys to the Appalachian Mountains, folks have travelled to take the four free training modules in the process of obtaining this specialized national certification in problem gambling .
NEW DEVELOPMENT!!! From National ... to International in focus!
Throughout this year, conversations, Board discussions, phone conferences, and committee work have all been leading to a new development for the American Board! Very soon, in the coming year of 2016, the American Board (ACGCCB) will officially merge with the International Gambling Counselor Certification Board (IGCCB). Already, announcements have been made and the excitement is clear! With the merging of these two outstanding, professional Boards, the potential for a new and greatly expanded outreach to problem gamblers and their loved ones is obvious reality!
Then too, I am very excited about this development for the Clergy/Lay Ministers Certification. What new gateways will widen for expanded outreach? What new doors will open?
Join me, please, in praying for this coming, newly merged Board (no name yet!). The opportunities for extending real help and hope to hurting individuals and families will be huge! And pray too for clergypersons and lay ministers - wherever they may be - to come forth and take part in this pioneering and exciting open-to-all-faiths Certification!
Once again, see below information for the upcoming November Free Trainings for all four Modules!
Blessings,
Rev. Janet Jacobs
Founding Director
Gambling Recovery Ministry
For more information on problem gambling and recovery issues, visit Gamblers Anonymous at www.gamblersanonymous.org and Gam-Anon at www.gam-anon.org
NOTICE!
Modules 1, 2, 3 and 4 … Free Training Sessions during Fall 2015
ACGCCB Clergy/Lay Ministers Certification
in Problem Gambling Prevention, Education, Awareness,
and Spiritual Outreach Care
MODULE 1: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
MODULE 2: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
MODULE 3: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
MODULE 4: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
ALL SESSIONS: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH
145 Barr Street, Lexington, Kentucky
NOTES:
Registration is open. Register at CCGNJAlice@aol.com or call (609)588-5515 Ext. 12
Please, indicate the Module(s) for which you are registering OR all Modules.
Meals: Lunches will be “working lunches” within the schedule. You may bring your own sack lunch or order (for delivery) from local restaurants. We will have coffee and light refreshments available in the mornings.
Directions:
St. Peter Catholic Church is located at 145 Barr St., Lexington, KY 40507 (859)252-7551
Directions to Parking Lot at Church School: from I 75. Exit 113 and drive west on US 27 / US 68.
Turn left onto W. Short St. Turn left onto N. Limestone St. Turn right onto Pleasant Stone Street.
Parking is located behind the school building and the Wethington Parish Center. Access the lot from Pleasant Stone Street. ALSO street parking, in front of the church, is free on Saturdays. Please try to park on the street on Saturdays.
The Clergy/Lay Ministers Certification is a Program of the American Compulsive Gambling Counselors Certification Board. This is a National Certification. For more information on this Certification, contact the American Board at CCGNJAlice@aol.com
