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Foundations of Biblical Counseling

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Christians possess the greatest manual of human nature ever composed, namely the Bible.  While culture has attempted to develop an answer for “soul cure” via humanistic philosophies void of God, the only answer adequate to confront and bridle the nature of fallen man is found in the person of Jesus Christ.  Sadly, the Church has often been intimidated by the “scientific” jargon of psychotherapy, submitting the counsel of the believer to the “expert” in psychology who, at best, may view Jesus as a footnote in confronting emotional, psychological, and behavioral issues.  The Foundations of Biblical Counseling (FBC) is a 20-hour course that confronts this trend, placing Jesus Christ and his Word center-stage in the ministry of soul care.  Designed to equip the body of Christ with Truth sufficient for ministry in the realm of counseling, FBC points to the wisdom of God as far superior to the wisdom of Man in understanding and addressing the human condition.  Calling on believers to take their rightful position in “heart ministry”, FBC provides a broad, yet thorough foundation from which pastors, churches, and individuals may build an effective counseling ministry.
 
Foundations of Biblical Counseling Topics:
 
Part 1:  Theoretical Foundations 
  • The Need for a Biblical Worldview
  • God’s Wisdom vs. Man’s Wisdom
  • Truth
  • The Role of Scripture in Counseling
  • Why Theology Matters in Counseling
  • Eclecticism and Integration
 
Part 2:  Biblical Understanding of People and Change
  • The Heart of the Matter
  • Depravity vs. Deprivation
  • Developing a Biblical Self-Image
  • Change:  The Battle with Sin
  • Change:  Sanctification and God’s Will
  • Change:  The Fruit
  • Change:  The Strategy
 
Part 3:  The Counseling Process
  • Storying
  • The Nature of Counseling
  • Authority in Counseling
  • The Role of the Counselor
  • Conducting a First Session
  • Using Scripture in Counseling
  • Use of Prayer in Counseling
  • Counseling Unbelievers
 
Part 4:  Biblical Counseling for Real Life Issues
  • Two Views of Marriage
  • Bible Based Couple’s Counseling
  • God’s Blueprint for Wives
  • God’s Blueprint for Husbands
  • Child and Adolescent Counseling
  • Discipline God’s Way
  • The Awesome Power of Forgiveness
  • Depression:  Tangled up in Blue
  • Faith Filled Communication vs. Fear Filled Communication
  • Heart of Anger
  • Stress in the Life of the Believer
  • Believer’s Grief