Association of Biblical Counselors

2009 ABC Annual Conference

Tue, 13 May 2008 16:31:35 GMT

2009 ABC Annual Conference
Start Date: 14-May-09 6:30 PM
End Time: 16-May-09 1:00 PM
Location: Hosted by Christ Chapel Bible Church, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
Speaker: Paul Tripp

Event Details:

Video / Overview

Schedule

Conference Electives

Speakers

Venue

Hotels/Restaurants/Attractions

Travel Directions

Registration Rates

Register NOW

Special Events

Worship

Bookstore

Exhibitors

Download Brochure/Poster

Hosted by Christ Chapel Bible Church

3740 Birchman Avenue

Fort Worth, Texas USA 76107

Counseling and Discipleship Training

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:32:04 GMT

Counseling and Discipleship Training
Start Date: 3-Apr-09 8:30 AM
End Time: 4-Apr-09 5:30 PM
Location: Bethel Independent Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX
Speaker:

Event Details:

Counseling & Discipleship Training

Houston, TX

February 20-21 March 13-14 April 3-4

________________________________________________

Bethel Independent Presbyterian Church hosts 30 hours of NANC training over three separate weekends. Two courses are offered concurrently. Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling for those new to NANC and Insights for Growth for those who have already attended past training.

________________________________________________

Detailed Brochure Coming Soon!

Bethel Independent Presbyterian Church

Counseling and Discipleship Training

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:30:18 GMT

Counseling and Discipleship Training
Start Date: 13-Mar-09 8:30 AM
End Time: 14-Mar-09 5:30 PM
Location: Bethel Independent Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX
Speaker:

Event Details:

Counseling & Discipleship Training

Houston, TX

February 20-21 March 13-14 April 3-4

________________________________________________

Detailed Brochure Coming Soon!

Bethel Independent Presbyterian Church

Counseling and Discipleship Training

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:28:02 GMT

Counseling and Discipleship Training
Start Date: 20-Feb-09 8:30 AM
End Time: 21-Feb-09 5:30 PM
Location: Bethel Independent Presbyterian Church, Houston, TX
Speaker:

Event Details:

Counseling & Discipleship Training

Houston, TX

February 20-21 March 13-14 April 3-4

________________________________________________

Detailed Brochure Coming Soon!

Bethel Independent Presbyterian Church

Counseling and Discipleship Training

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:25:25 GMT

Counseling and Discipleship Training
Start Date: 5-Dec-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 6-Dec-08 5:30 PM
Location: Christian Family Chapel, Jacksonville, FL
Speaker:

Event Details:

Counseling & Discipleship Training

Jacksonville, FL

October 17-18 November 14-15 December 5-6

________________________________________________

Christian Family Chapel hosts 30 hours of NANC training in Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling over three separate weekends.

Please Read the Detailed Brochure for More Info!

Christian Family Chapel

Counseling and Discipleship Training

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:15:19 GMT

Counseling and Discipleship Training
Start Date: 21-Nov-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 22-Nov-08 5:30 PM
Location: Grace Baptist Church, St. Louis, MO
Speaker:

Event Details:

Counseling & Discipleship Training

St. Louis, MO

September 12-13 October 24-25 November 21-22

________________________________________________

Grace Baptist Church hosts 30 hours of NANC training over three separate weekends. Two courses are offered concurrently. Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling for those new to NANC and Unlocking Heart Issues for those who have already attended past training.

________________________________________________

Please Read the Detailed Brochure for More Info!

Grace Baptist Church

Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:24:29 GMT

Evangelical Theological Society Annual Meeting
Start Date: 19-Nov-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 21-Nov-08 5:30 PM
Location: Rhode Island Convention Center, Providence, RI 02903
Speaker:

Event Details:

Annual Meeting, Providence Rhode Island

The 60th Annual Meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society will be held November 19-21, 2008 (Wed.-Fri.) at the Rhode Island Convention Center, One Sabin Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903. The theme is "Text and Canon." Dr. Bruce Ware, Program Chair, is in charge of the program and has issued the Call for Papers.

Rhode Island Convention Center

Registration will be online at this site beginning in August 4.

View Tentative Program Schedule

Mail Annual Meeting Registration

Rooms, however, may be secured from the following hotels:

The Westin (attached to convention center), $179 for 1 or 2 persons.
Hilton Providence Downtown (adjacent to convention center), $144.
Courtyard by Marriott (across from convention center), $135.
Providence Biltmore (2 blocks from convention center), $149.
Providence Marriott (1 mile away), $144.

REQUEST BOOTH/EXHIBIT INFORMATION

James A. Borland
ETS, Secretary-Treasurer
200 Russell Woods Dr.
Lynchburg, VA 24502-3574
434-237-5309

Scheduled Future Annual Meetings and Selected Themes are:

2009: "PERSONAL AND SOCIAL ETHICS" Nov. 18-20, New Orleans, LA
2010: Theme not yet determined. Nov. 17-19, Atlanta, GA
2011: Theme not yet determined. Nov. 16-18, San Francisco, CA

Regional Meetings:

Regional meetings are held throughout the United States. Please refer to the individual regional pages for additional information:

Northwestern Region

Far West Region

Southwestern Region

Midwest Region

Northeastern Region

Eastern Region

Southeastern Region

Rhode Island Convention Center

One Sabin Street

Providence, RI USA 02903

Counseling and Discipleship Training

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 14:23:41 GMT

Counseling and Discipleship Training
Start Date: 14-Nov-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 15-Nov-08 5:30 PM
Location: Christian Family Chapel, Jacksonville, FL
Speaker:

Event Details:

Counseling & Discipleship Training

Jacksonville, FL

October 17-18 November 14-15 December 5-6

________________________________________________

Christian Family Chapel hosts 30 hours of NANC training in Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling over three separate weekends.

Please Read the Detailed Brochure for More Info!

Christian Family Chapel

2008 CCEF Annual Conference

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:50:21 GMT

2008 CCEF Annual Conference
Start Date: 14-Nov-08 8:30 AM
End Time: 16-Nov-08 5:30 PM
Location: Valley Forge Convention Center
Speaker:

Valley Forge Convention Center

Changing the One I Love

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:06:47 GMT

Changing the One I Love
Start Date: 25-Oct-08 9:00 AM
End Time: 25-Oct-08 4:30 PM
Location: The Celebration Center, Richmond, VA 23236
Speaker: Andy Redford and Bob Litterst

Event Details:

CHANGING THE ONE I LOVE

October 25, 2008

9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hosted by: The Celebration Center

879 Research Road

Richmond, VA

Speakers:

Andy Redford, Executive Director, CCTC

Bob Litterst, Director of Counseling and Training, CCTC

Cost: $25 per person, $39 per couple by October 10

After October 10: $35 per person, $49 per couple

"Changing the One I Love” has been created by the Christian Counseling and Training Center for the purpose of sharing what we have learned over a number of years about how people change. We will examine the process of change, the key elements that must be in place if one is to change, why God wants us to change, what God uses to move us to change, what effects the culture has on our ability to change, and why there is hope in change.

For more information, please contact CCTC at 804-358-1343 or visit www.cctcinc.org.

CCTC, 3602 Floyd Ave., Richmond, VA 23221

The Celebration Center

879 Research Road

Richmond, VA USA 23236

Finding Peace and Hope for the Holidays

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:00:00 GMT

The holiday season has emerged from the mundane redundancy of the past twelve months, ushering in a seemingly magical transformation of the social atmosphere. New colors explode in the dark of night as countless houses across the nation are adorned with festive lights. The excitement of children as they await the arrival of one, Santa Claus, permeates the air. Choruses celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ fill small towns as the local church bell provides the all-too-familiar melodies of Silent Night and Away in a Manger. Celebration is the theme of the season, and real life, with all its blemishes and pains, is brushed away into the dark corners of silence. However, if one chooses to peek into the shadows, he or she will see the harsh realities that exist and are even magnified during the Christmas season. The desired “peace on Earth” is disrupted by intrusive circumstances such as difficult family members, the death of a loved one, financial strain, isolation, and loneliness. To ignore those visited by such unwelcome strangers is to fail in living out the very spirit of this sacred season. This Christmas, be aware that all may not be bright, and that some could actually benefit from the love of the One whose life and birth we joyously celebrate at this time of year. When dealing with others or personally experiencing difficulty, consider the following:

Difficult Family Members: Remember the sobering words of Jesus Christ who said, “But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who abuse you…If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them” (Luke 6:27, 32). Seek to live for the higher, more glorious purpose for which you were created. Do not fixate on how irritating or frustrating your family members may be or how they may need to change. Instead, recognize their character as a powerful context in which you can (and are called to) change in order that you may more accurately reflect Him (Romans 8:28-29). What is your primary agenda? That others suit you or that you suit the call of God?

First Christmas Without Him or Her: Christians are exhorted in 1 Thessalonians 4:13, “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope.” Believers in Jesus Christ will grieve, but their grieving should take on a different shape than the grief of nonbelievers. There is no silver-bullet to relieve the pain of loss, however, keeping Christ at the center of grief can make all the difference. Three recommendations: First, recall the precious gift of the beloved Redeemer in his giving of his own life so that death would be eternally destroyed, then offer thanks for this amazing sacrifice. Second, use the intensity of your own loss to relieve the pain of another through kind words, showing interest, or offering a loving gesture in order to “love God” and “love neighbor” (Matthew 22:37-39). Third, thank God for the good times and the precious memories.

Financial Strain: Be a good steward of the resources God has given you. Resist seasonal and cultural pressures to overspend simply for the sake of pleasing others. Use this year to contemplate the wisdom of Paul who said, “In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need” (Philippians 4:12). Interpret this year as a season in which God’s hand of mercy is sparing you and your family from the vanity of commercialization, and count yourself blessed that you may peer into the deeper meaning of Christmas.

Isolation and Loneliness: If the holidays find you spending more time alone than that to which you are accustomed, consider the following: Purpose in your heart to be focused on loving God and others this Christmas season (Matthew 22:37-39). Plan to be a blessing by doing something kind for a friend, family member, or a neighbor rather than anticipating the dread of how miserable you are going to be this Christmas. Refuse to wallow in self-pity. Schedule a time to visit a museum or take a walk in the park. Be reminded of the Creator and his eternal presence as you gaze upon the beauty of his artistry (Romans 1:19-20). When alone, be comforted by His love and presence. Take time to open the Bible and read the glorious story of redemption He has freely offered you. Worship Him!

Jeremy Lelek is the President of the Association of Biblical Counselors.

To request an interview, contact:

Audra Jennings
Media Specialist

The B&B Media Group

1-800-927-0517 Ext. 104

ajennings@tbbmedia.com

29-Nov-07 10:00 AM

Biblical Counseling and Accountability

noemail@christiancounseling.com — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 22:00:00 GMT

Sin has again reared its evil head among well-known evangelicals, this time in the form of spousal abuse and divorce. Last week, news articles revealed the tragic episode that transpired outside of an Atlanta hotel in which highly revered minister Juanita Bynum was brutally attacked by her husband Bishop Thomas Weeks. Adding to the mayhem, renowned televangelists Randy and Paula White announced they are now engaged in divorce proceedings that will end a marital covenant of 17 years. As these travesties unfold, the Church would do well to remember several key elements when addressing such sin and pain within the members of its own Body:

Churches must form a biblical structure of church government to which all pastors and ministers are subject. Overseers and elders should courageously govern over all matters of unrepentant sin (i.e., spousal abuse and potential divorce) among those within their congregations (I Timothy 3, Matthew 18:17). For the abused woman, such a structure may offer solitude and comfort as men of God (the elders) confront an abusive husband, and provide proper counsel, support, and instruction to her regarding safety and the necessity of godly rebuke towards her spouse (Luke 17:3). Often, abused women are afraid and ashamed to speak up on these matters because the church has failed in its function of offering such refuge. Additionally, the elders must boldly call the abusive husband to repentance, and offer adequate and appropriate discipleship, discipline, and oversight in the process. The same structure is warranted regarding issues of marital conflict and divorce.

Churches must not fear following through with appropriate church discipline when necessary. Church discipline is not a punishment for being bad, it is a God-ordained measure to encourage repentance among the brethren. Failure in this area is a failure to “love your neighbor” (Matthew 19:19). The apostle Paul found rebuking others to be a difficult process (2 Corinthians 7:8), however, his love for his brothers and sisters to see them repentant before God motivated him to overcome this difficulty (2 Corinthians 7:9). Churches over which “larger-than-life” personalities preside (i.e., televangelists) should not be afraid to confront (in love) those individuals with godly rebuke and discipline when necessary. Conversely, such “leaders” should always function under the authority of a governing Church body.

Christians must always remember Christ in their midst. In Matthew 18:20, Jesus says, “For where two or three come together in my name, there I am with them.” This is not a passage referring to a small group gathered during a worship service. In context, it refers to biblical confrontation. Following Jesus’ command to rebuke an unrepentant believer, he reminds his followers, as you move forward in confronting others, remember, “I am there.” Such remembrance should foster reverence before God in words spoken by all.

These latest episodes of human failure and sin should serve as a reminder of the sufficiency that is found in Jesus Christ alone. The seemingly most devout ministers who rise to unfathomable popularity are nothing more than sinners in need of God’s grace. While they hold a profound responsibility regarding their conduct and lives, they are mere mortals dependant upon the mercy and love of God. They need accountability and discipline just as much as any other person who professes faith in Christ. Christians should be urged to put away their icons as found in evangelists and pastors, and fix their eyes upon the only One deserving of adoration and worship, namely Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb of God!

31-Aug-07 5:00 PM

Lead Counselor

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Title: Lead Counselor Description: Purpose of the Position Briarwood Church is seeking to hire a full-time Lead Counselor to provide biblical counseling both to the membership, a ministry to an over 4000 member church, and to the community as an outreach ministry of Briarwood. He will assist the Pastor of Counseling Ministries by providing the leadership to the staff when the Pastor of Counseling is not available. He should be committed to: being a resource to the Lay Counseling Staff, assist in training of Lay Counseling Staff, enfolding those not committed to a local church into the life of Briarwood, and the assimilation of hurting members into the life of the church as part of their healing process. Major Responsibilities I. Carry an appropriate counseling schedule — this will entail scheduling approximately 25 cases per week. II. Conduct Growth and Development Groups for addictive problems and oversee development of other appropriate group ministries. III. Assist the...

Ocean Biblical Counseling Center, LLC

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Personal and Family Counseling - Specializing in Adolescents and Children; Marriage and Family Counseling; Anger Management; Crisis Counseling; Addictions; and Mediation.

Biblical Counseling is as old as the Church itself. Almost from the inception of the Church one can observe how those who became burdened with life's problems and struggles turned to the Church leadership to help them find Godly direction. The Biblical Counselor continues in that tradition.

As a Biblical Counselor, I partner with local church leadership as I assist my clients to come to a better understanding of God's calling on their life within the context of their struggles and to seek Biblical answers to life's problems, issues, and hurtles. I then help them work to apply those principles with a goal of becoming and experiencing that which God created them to be and experience.

Applying God's Word to ones life has been my ministry mission since 1992 and continues today through Ocean Biblical Counseling Center, LLC. Please call for an appointment.

Rev. Gerard A. Ball (Masters in Christian Counseling, Psychology)

Gerard Ball
gerbear2@verizon.net

38 Las Olas Dr

Brick, NJ 08723

(732) 920-8298

Have Faith Ministries, Inc.

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT

Have Faith Ministry offers Biblical Christian Counseling for all of life's issues by counselor

Terry L. Aaron, Ph.D. who is an experienced Pastor, Christian counselor since 2002. "Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Romans 15:13

Dr. Terry L. Aaron

Rev. Terry Aaron, Ph.D.
taaron@usa.net

2629 Northbridge Court

Granite City, IL 62040-6186

(618) 304-6668

Rev.William Lester

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Please contact me for Additional Information:

Rev.William Lester
revlester@universalchristianministry.org

860 Randoplh Rd

Edmonton, Ky 42129

(270) 202-6941

Crossing the Bridges

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Crossing the Bridges is a Christian Counseling Service offered in the homes of clients in Northeast Wisconsin. We acknowledge God as the ultimate counselor and use His Word to guide us through the process of getting through difficult times in or making major changes in life. Hi, my name is Lois Pulvermacher and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Certificate in Biblical Counseling. I have worked with multiple issues including but not limited to the following: Grief and Loss, Depression, Abuse, Anxiety, Child behavior issues, self-esteem and Relationships.

I have been active in Prison Ministry for the last 15 years working with Men and Women on the inside as well as when they get out. I am a founder and facilitator of a family Support Group for anyone who has a loved one in prison or jail.

Our mission is to meet individuals and/or families where they are at and help them on their journey.

Lois Pulvermacher
lois31062@yahoo.com

101 Primrose Lane

Green Bay, WI 54311

(920) 712-4526

Dr. Mark Shaw

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:00:00 GMT

Truth in Love Ministries is an innovative, on-location biblical counseling training ministry that strengthens the body of Christ in local churches around the world (Matthew 28:18-20). Our staff team travels to local churches to establish a biblical counseling, discipleship, and mentoring ministry at each partnering church. While serving the church members and the surrounding community as outreach, TIL teaches and equips the church leaders and called lay persons to competently provide shepherding care for God's "flock" of children (I Peter 5:2).

Truth in Love has adopted a "team approach" to biblical counseling. It is a unique model for biblical counseling. More information about Truth in Love Ministries can be found at www.histruthinlove.org and you can read Dr. Shaw's blog on that website, too.

If you would like biblical counseling, please call 205-910-0085 or 205-910-9221.

To order Dr. Shaw's books, go to www.focuspublishing.com or call 1-800-91-FOCUS.

Dr. Shaw received his Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling from Birmingham Theological Seminary and has been employed in various counseling capacities for nearly two decades. He supervises approximately 10 lay counselors in different church locations throughout the greater Birmingham area.

Mark Shaw
markshaw@histruthinlove.org

PO Box 367

Clay, AL 35048

(205) 910-0085

Ohio Valley Church

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:00:00 GMT

At Ohio Valley Church, we believe that the Bible, the 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, are the only authoritative rule of faith and practice. The Bible is Gods Word. Gods Word has always been authoritative: at creation we read, God said...and it was so. We confidently say that the Scriptures are sufficient for counseling. It is there that we find that ...His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us... (2 Pe. 1:3). Knowledge of God, and faith in Him, is the channel through which everything pertaining to life and godliness is conveyed to us. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work. For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and...

Hope Matters Marriage Ministries, Inc.

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:00:00 GMT

WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO Because God did the impossible and healed our marriage after seven years of being divorced……………. Jeff & Cheryl Scruggs Hope Matters Marriage Ministries, Inc. exists because Jeff & Cheryl Scruggs have a passionate desire to see marriages changed, made whole, and reconciled to replicate God’s plan for marriage, not society’s. Through this crucial ministry, their desire is to glorify God and share with others, that although the world holds virtually no hope for marriages and families being restored, they know that …By His mighty power at work within us, He is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope Ephesians 3:20 (NLT) and that it is possible for a marriage to be made brand new no matter what stage it is in! Jeff & Cheryl boldly share their testimony of hope, publicly, through speaking engagements, small group settings, and one on one meetings with couples and individuals. Their goal is...

Daymark Pastoral Counseling

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 11:00:00 GMT

There are three words in our statement of purpose that give texture to its meaning: Gospel-centered, pastoral, and accessible. By being Gospel-centered, we mean that we are devoted to helping others experience the redemptive power of God’s kindness. The Scriptures say, God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people’s sins against them (2 Corinthians 5:19). The good news of the Gospel message is that sin and suffering are not the point, and it should not ‘own’ us. Sin and suffering do matter, and we help those we work with to suffer well and to see, name and be impacted by their sin and other’s sin against them. This is hard work. We often do not want to suffer well or to see the impact of sin whether it is sin we are culpable for or sin others commit against us. We tend to minimize or over exaggerate sin and suffering in this world. To thoughtfully discern the impact of sin and suffering and to turn to Christ is often the first step in good pastoral...

G Hotton

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor for women - ages 12 and up - in all areas of relationships, trauma, crisis, substance abuse, transitions, roles – parent/child, wife, in-laws and work setting issues. We each have a particular temperament that drives us in these issues. When we are able to understand ourselves and the uniqueness God has created in each then we can begin to understand others and why they affect us the way they do and why we affect them the way we do. We are to polish our strengths and chip away at our weaknesses. 1 Corinthians 6:19 tells us we are vessels housing the living God. John 1:12,13 reminds us that we are chosen to be His vessels. And 2 Timothy encourages us that we are equipped for every good work.

This year marks our fiftieth year of marriage and we are celebrating every month. We raised four daughters who love the Lord and serve in their respective churches. We are proud grand parents of eight grand daughters and two grand sons. Since 1994 I have been teaching at a college in the Home Economics Family and Consumer Science department in the areas of Women’s Issues, Family Living, Child Development, Women in Society and Principles of Parenting. I have the joy of developing and teaching an eight week course for young women called “Gracious Girls” which is a character building course focusing on etiquette and manners. You can view this information on my personal web page www.glendahotton.com or you can view the web page of our department to see what we are about at www.masters.edu and click on Home Economics. Then view “what’s new”.

As Christian women we are each unique and different and specially created vessels to be filled and used by God. Regardless of our pasts, as chosen women, we are new creations – new vessels to be filled and used by God.

Glenda Hotton
hottoncandycounsel@sbcglobal.net

25739 Floral Ct.

Valencia, CA 91355

(661) 713 5900

Toni Trueblood

Fri, 30 May 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Toni is a Pastor with a Masters Degree in Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. She counsels at Rapha Christian Counseling in Irving, TX.

She specializies in Women's Issues and Pet Grief Therapy. Her passion is helping women change their lives through God's Word.

Toni is a published author, radio host, and national speaker, and is on the Bible Communities Teaching Team at Irving Bible Church. She is also a permanently approved teacher for the Evangelical Training Association.

Toni Trueblood
ToniTrue@aol.com

9027JasmineLane

Irving, TX 75063

(214) 213-5961

Conference Electives

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:10:49 GMT

Bob Kellemen Envisioning the Future of Biblical Counseling: Dreaming a Dozen Dreams Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this presentation, the participants will be able to: 1.) Define biblical counseling from the Scriptures and Church history by identifying twelve distinguishing marks of truly biblical counseling. 2.) Assess current models of counseling. 3.) Build a personal model of biblical counseling and spiritual formation. What makes biblical counseling biblical? Everyone talks about biblical counseling, some negatively, others positively. But what do the Bible and Church history say? Learn how to define biblical counseling, how to assess current models of counseling, and how to build a personal model of biblical counseling and spiritual formation. Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of Cross-Cultural Biblical Counseling Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this workshop, the participants will be able to: 1.)...

Spiritual Discovery

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 20:33:59 GMT

*Note: Some of our video links for culture watch will direct you to an outisde site. If you have an issue using one of these links please contact us. Message Play Movie Clip Filling the Gap of Eternity - Matt Chandler You Tube Are There Two Wills in God - Matt Chandler The Village Church Core Values - Matt Chandler The Village Church The Shack - Mark Driscoll You Tube Why I Hate Religion - Mark Driscoll You Tube Cry for Help - Mike Sharrett Redeemer Presbyterian Unshakable Confidence - Mike Sharrett ...

Alliances

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:45:38 GMT

Please click on a link below for a more detailed listing:

Abortion and Adoption

Apologetics and Evangelism

Bible Study

Counseling

Disabilities

Men, Women, and Marriage

Missions

Sexual Idolatry, Homosexuality, and General Addiction

Counseling Centers

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:45:08 GMT

Click here to locate an ABC Member

Click here to locate a NANC certified Biblical Counselor.

Locate a Biblical Counseling Center by selecting the desired state.

ABC Links and Counseling Referrals

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:43:11 GMT

Select a banner below to view download selections.

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:24:59 GMT

We invite you to participate in this research by completing the appropriate (and brief) survey below. We will also be sending a follow up e-mail which will allow you to invite colleagues and friends to participate in this study as well. Thank you for taking the time to participate in this project. Which of the following describes you best? I am an Association of Biblical Counselors Member and I am Full Time Counselor. I am an Association of Biblical Counselors Member and I am Pastor or Church Staff. I am an Association of Biblical...

News from Dr. Wayne Mack

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:23:38 GMT

Resources from Mack Ministries (Now available on CD) Preparing for Marriage Gods Way (Now available on CD and Mp3) FREE Mp3 Humility Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The following information will bring you up to date about whats happening in our ministries and also give you some praise and prayer information. We just completed 11 days of what seemed to be non-stop, but blessed teaching in California. Much encouragement concerning the interest of the people in biblical teaching in the classes and conferences plus interest in what were doing in RSA. We (TMC) had 1,800 people at the womens and mens conferences -- the book store sold well over $60,000 worth of books, which is a good sign that the people are readers. Jim Newheiser, Stuart Scott, John Street and myself were the speakers for the plenary sessions with the men. Next year Jay Adams is scheduled to be added to the stable of male speakers. Weve outgrown the facilities at TMC and next year will hold all of the...

Book a Speaker

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:39:23 GMT

Ab Abercrombie (Wonderful Counselor, Certification Training) W.P. Ab Abercrombie, Ph.D. has been in private practice as a Christian Counselor and Family Therapist for the past 27 years. After his education in the social sciences, Dr. Abercrombie soon recognized the incompatibility of humanistic psychology and Scripture. Rejecting the secular methods of psychotherapy, he devoted himself to the sufficiency of Gods Word and the working of the Holy Spirit as the key elements of transformational change. Dr. Ab Abercrombie The Biblical Counseling Institute 235 North Circle Fairhope, AL 36532 (251) 401-0293 ab@bcinstitute.com www.BCInstitute.com Click here to learn more. Margaret Ashmore www.margaretashmore.com Margaret Ashmore was born in Aransas Pass, Texas in 1953. She was raised in...

Video / Overview

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:25:22 GMT

Is Christ the center of your life? Is He really your source, your motive, your goal, and your hope? Is it possible that your Christianity may, in fact, exclude Christ? There really is no place for Christ in many people’s Christianity. Their faith is not actually in Christ; it is in Christianity and their own ability to live it out. Traverse the deepest recesses of the human heart and be compassionately invited as fellow Christian travelers to journey with Paul Tripp into Gods bigger kingdom. Paul promises participants that they will be encouraged, excited, and motivated by hope as they learn how to set aside their little kingdom attachments which can expertly masquerade within the church as Christian activism, legalism, emotionalism, formalism, creedalism, and externalism; in favor of Gods expansive and soul-freeing eternal quest. Using sound biblical principles learn how humanity is made by God to transcend far beyond the mere physical realm and is likewise created...

Schedule

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:27:45 GMT

Were all on a quest for more... Thursday, May 14th 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Registration 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm A Quest for More...Understanding in Biblical Counseling A Symposium Featuring: Dr. David Powlison of CCEF Dr. Steve Viars of NANC Dr. Bob Kelleman of AACC Dr. Eric Johnson of the Society for Christian Psychology Dialogue to be facilitated by ABC President Jeremy Lelek Friday, May 15th 7:45 am - 8:30 am Registration 8:30 am - 8:40 am Welcome, Jeremy Lelek, ABC President 8:40 am - 9:00 am Worship and Praise 9:00 am - 10:00 am Plenary Session 1: Dr. Paul Tripp 10:00 am - 10:15 am Break / Exhibits 10:15 am - 11:05 am Elective Session 1 11:05 am - 11:30 am Break / Exhibits 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Plenary Session 2: Dr. Paul Tripp 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Lunch (on your own) 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Elective Session 2 2:50 pm - 3:15 pm Break / Exhibits 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm Plenary Session 3:...

Forgiveness Survey - Not an ABC Member but Pastor or Church Staff

noemail@christiancounseling.com — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 8-Jul-08 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: 6-Oct-08 4:00 PM

Make sure to sign up for the follow up email after you have completed the survey!

A link will be provided on the confirmation page after you submit the survey.

Forgiveness Survey - I am not a Christian but Interested in the Subject Matter

noemail@christiancounseling.com — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 8-Jul-08 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: 6-Oct-08 4:00 PM

Make sure to sign up for the follow up email after you have completed the survey!

A link will be provided on the confirmation page after you submit the survey.

Forgiveness Survey - Not and ABC Member but Lay Person

noemail@christiancounseling.com — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 8-Jul-08 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: 6-Oct-08 4:00 PM

Make sure to sign up for the follow up email after you have completed the survey!

A link will be provided on the confirmation page after you submit the survey.

Forgiveness Survey - Not an ABC Member but Full Time Counselor

noemail@christiancounseling.com — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Objectives:

Release Date: 8-Jul-08 8:00 AM
Expiration Date: 6-Oct-08 4:00 PM

Make sure to sign up for the follow up email after you have completed the survey!

A link will be provided on the confirmation page after you submit the survey.

Course Survey

noemail@christiancounseling.com — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:30:00 GMT

Objectives:

This survey is for students who have attended and completed a Biblical Counseling Course.

Release Date: 25-Jul-07 11:30 AM
Expiration Date: 25-Jul-12 11:30 PM

Rate Your Biblical Counseling IQ

noemail@christiancounseling.com — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 14:00:00 GMT

Objectives: Answer the following questions to rate your Biblical counseling IQ.

Release Date: 25-Apr-07 9:00 AM
Expiration Date: 24-Jul-08 9:00 AM
Answer the following questions to rate your Biblical counseling IQ.

General Well Being Assessment

noemail@christiancounseling.com — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Objectives: This assessment is written from a Biblical perspective and is meant to provide information about a person, reveal attitudes, highlight behaviors and get beyond the surface of a person’s problems to the heart of the matter.

Release Date: 16-Apr-07 7:00 PM
Expiration Date: 15-Jul-07 7:00 PM

Answer the following questions giving an honest assessment of yourself or the person to whom the answers apply. Feel free to add explanatory comments.

Wedding 2

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:55:13 GMT

My wife and I cutting our 5 tier cake.

Hawaii1_w_cruise 008

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:55:13 GMT

File uploaded by Jonathan Vandenbergh.

Hawaii1_w_cruise 007

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 13:55:13 GMT

File uploaded by Jonathan Vandenbergh.

Seeing with New Eyes

2007-07-25T15:00:00Z

Instructor: Instructor

REQUIRED TEXT: Powlison, D. (2003). Seeing with new eyes. Counseling and the human condition through the lens of Scripture. Philipsburg, NJ: P&R Publishing. INSTRUCTIONS: This study in an on-line continuing education course highlighting themes and constructs pertinent to counseling and the Christian faith. To complete this course, follow the steps below. 1. Acquire the text. The book may be found at a reduced rate by going to the ABC bookstore found at christiancounseling.com. 2. Download all course materials that correlate with this study under Documents below. 3. Complete the required reading (Chapters 1-13) prior to taking the quiz 4. On your honor, agree to the attestation statement prior to taking the quiz. You can access the online form by clicking here. 5. Complete the quiz for this course. The fee for this course is charged once you select the option to take the test. Once you have opened the quiz, you have three hours to complete it. NOTICE: Once you begin the quiz, you cannot sign out, and restart at a later time. Quiz must be completed in one sitting. Should questions remain unanswered, they will automatically be marked as incorrect, and will factor into the final grade for the quiz. 6. Upon completing the test and passing with an 80% or greater the participants may download and print a certificate of completion for this course. If a participant does not have access to a printer, he or she may request a certificate be sent to his or her home via mail. Simply call 1-877-ABC-4551 to request this service. 7. Complete the Program Survey. This is required for your continuing education hours to be valid. If a participant does not complete the evaluation, the course will be deemed incomplete. If evaluations are not completed within 14 days of completing the quiz, participants will not receive credit for this course. After you have completed this course click here and complete the course survey. The authorization code to take this survey is bc012007. This code must be entered on the survey. 8. If a participant has any trouble accessing course materials or the exam, please contact the ABC office immediately at 1-877-ABC-4551. 9. If a participant is not pleased with this study, he or she should refer to Refund Policy found under Documents below.