Prospective counselors from local churches are invited to attend a “Christian Life and Witness” training program. Ordinarily, it is conducted over a five-week period, with one class session per week. Those who wish to help as counselors in the crusade must fill out an application form during the third training session, and final selection of counselors is made by the local Counseling and Follow-up Committee. There is a brief interview of applicants as well as a careful review of each application form. Trainees are selected on the basis of their personal faith in Jesus Christ, attendance at the counseling classes and completion of class assignments. Those who qualify are given further orientation at the counselor rehearsal just prior to the crusade meeting.