Counselor training has been scheduled for those who wish to pray with individuals as they make commitments to follow to Jesus Christ during the Hope for America Crusade, scheduled April 8-12 at the Show Me Center.

In order to assist, all volunteers must complete a single training session conducted by the Rev. Johnny Seabaugh of Jackson, pastor of the Good News Christian Center there.

No reservation is necessary to attend the nondenominational training sessions. Sessions are: 7 p.m. today, Mount Auburn Christian Church, Cape Girardeau; 7 p.m. Tuesday, First Assembly of God, Jackson; and 2 p.m. Sunday, First Church of the Nazarene, Cape Girardeau.

One of the goals of the meetings is to help volunteers understand that the crusade will emphasize being born again. To start the 90-minute class, Seabaugh will share his own testimony of being born again.

Nationally known guest speakers at the crusade include Jerry Falwell, Tim LaHaye and John Hagee.