About Light University


If you answer “YES” to any of the following questions, you may have the special Gift of Helping. God may be calling you to the MINISTRY OR PROFESSION OF CARING…

1. Do you often find yourself at work counseling co-workers over a cup of coffee, or at home giving advice to family and friends over the phone?
2. Are you a church leader, Sunday school teacher or mental health professional looking for Christ-centered counseling resources?
3. Do you feel that God has gifted you with a heart that desires to help hurting people... to provide encouragement in time of despair?

Light University is meeting a vital need of pastors and counselors. A school that is committed to giving positive, biblical help to the 'helpers' is certainly needed. I strongly endorse Light University.
Gary Smalley

Executive Director, Smalley Relationship Center, award-winning author, respected national media personality

Established in 1999.

Mission Statement:

To provide academically sound, clinically excellent, and distinctively Christian resources to educate, equip, and serve people-helpers in their professional, ministerial, and/or caregiving roles.

To impact the helping professions and caregiving ministries worldwide through effective leadership, quality service, and uncompromising integrity.

At Light University, our core values are grounded in the Person of Jesus Christ — the Way, the Truth and the Life for all of creation. We realize that today's generations are hurting, deeply searching for hope, and looking increasingly to God for answers. We believe that it is God's plan and desire to work through His people — the Living Church — to provide hope, healing and comfort to a generation in vital need of this life-giving message.

The mission of Light University is to train a worldwide community of biblical counselors. With courses taught by some of the best faculty in the world, the educational focus has been on the skilled development and continuing education of professional counselors, pastors, lay leaders, paraprofessionals and biblical helpers. Designed to meet traditional educational standards and requirements, many institutions of higher learning offer academic credit for our courses. At present, Light University is not an accredited institution of higher learning. However, because of its reputable professional trainings, and certificate and diploma based programs, Light University is approved by the American Psychological Association, National Board of Certified Counselors, International Board of Christian Counselors, and many state licensing boards to offer continuing education and professional development credits to licensed counselors.

Our hearts warm when we experience the God of all comfort. Our response in turn is to comfort others. I am impressed with Light University's powerful mission to equip and educate caring people in faith-based counseling.
Joni Eareckson Tada

Founder and President of Joni and Friends radio program on 700 stations