The Mission of the Association of Christian Alcohol and Drug Counselors, as a counselor certification organization for the California Department of Alcohol & Drug Programs, is to provide an entrance to the professional counseling arena, to train and certify Christian men and women who desire to do professional drug, alcohol and addiction counseling from a biblical Christian world view.   To certify that Christian men and women who desire to practice drug, alcohol and addiction counseling as a profession have received proper training and understand how to counsel from a biblical Christian world view. To certify that Christians who desire to practice drug, alcohol and addiction counseling as a profession, understand Professional Counseling Competencies from both a biblical and secular perspective. To certify that students are equipped biblically, through training from the ACADC Institutes, local churches, or other institutions of learning approved by the Association of Christian Alcohol & Drug Counselors, and that they are on a committed journey to grow in grace and be people who demonstrate the character, wisdom, love, and knowledge required to effectively reach people coming out of addictive lifestyles of any kind. To encourage Christian men and women to become effective counselors by nurturing a deep personal relationship with Christ so they can counsel with the penetrating power of biblical truth.