Biblical Counseling Training Options

We'd love to help you get started on your biblical counseling training journey.

In-Person Conferences

Join us for in-person training from ministry professionals who have a wealth of expertise in fields related to biblical counseling, training, and ministry.

Virtual Conferences

Join us virtually for instructor-guided online training in the spring, summer, fall, and winter for all tracks of our biblical counseling training.

Online Courses

Training Tracks, Counseling Observation Videos, & Preconferences:  all available in a self-guided virtual format on-demand at any time you wish.

In-Person Conferences

Join 2,000+ attendees at our premier annual conference, one of our eleven-week Monday Foundational Training Class sessions, or one of our regional conferences in your area.

  • Biblical Counseling Training Conference (BCTC): our annual February conference offering seven varied and intensive tracks of training.
  • Preconference: an exciting, one-day event on the Saturday prior to the BCTC
  • Monday Training: Track One Foundational Training on 11 consecutive Mondays in the spring, summer, or fall in Lafayette, Indiana.
  • Regional Conferences:  in-person training - at a city near you - from ministry professionals who have a wealth of expertise in fields related to biblical counseling

All of these options provide valuable in-person instruction from a certified teacher who is actively doing biblical counseling ministry, electronic versions of all notes and handouts, 30-day virtual access to all lectures for on-demand viewing, and the opportunity to purchase a hard copy of the notebook, if applicable, at an additional cost.

2025 Alabama Biblical Counseling Training Conference

In-Person Conference | Track 1
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2025 Preconference Connecting the Gospel to the Problems of Life

Connecting the Gospel to the Problems of Life
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2025 Ohio Biblical Counseling Training Conference

In-Person Conference | Track 1
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2025 February Biblical Counseling Training Conference

In-Person and Virtual National Conference | Tracks 1 -7
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Virtual Conferences

Join us virtually for instructor-guided online training in the spring, summer, fall, and winter for all tracks of our biblical counseling training.

During one week in February, or on one weekend for three consecutive months, a certified biblical counseling trainer who is actively counseling others in a local church setting will guide the learners through the lectures. During that time, you can interact with the instructor online and participate in real-time Q&A sessions.

If you choose to register for an instructor-guided online conference, you will receive electronic versions of all notes and handouts, the opportunity to purchase a hard copy of the notebook at an additional cost, plus 30-day virtual access to all lectures for review at your convenience.

2025 Preconference Connecting the Gospel to the Problems of Life

Connecting the Gospel to the Problems of Life
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2025 February Biblical Counseling Training Conference

In-Person and Virtual National Conference | Tracks 1 -7
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2024 Fall Biblical Counseling Training Conference

Virtual Conference | Tracks: 1-7
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Online Courses

To begin your biblical counseling journey, you can take any of our seven tracks in a self-guided virtual format on-demand at any time you wish. Some of the tracks are available in both English and Spanish.

The Online Courses training option gives you 30-day virtual access to all recorded lectures and electronic copies of all available notes and handouts. Please note that rentals are for a single user only (you) and are not to be shared with others. "Watch parties" are permissible, however, if all of the attendees have rented the course.

There are three different categories of training available through this option:

  • Counseling Observation Videos led by seasoned biblical counselors
  • Training Tracks from the Biblical Counseling Training Conference
  • Preconference Sessions on various biblical counseling related topics

Community Based Outreach Ministry

An eight hour series that explores how Faith Church has attempted to use community outreach as an effective tool for gospel witness. The speakers explain how the church has developed a heart to build multiple community centers, a skate park, and how the church has established partnerships with the city and other social services to make our community a better place to live. Finally, we explain how these initiatives have resulted in salvation decisions and Christian growth among believers.
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Counseling Observation Videos (2003)

This training series offers the opportunity for an individual or group to observe 10 counseling sessions led by four seasoned biblical counselors. These four counselors, with the combined experience of more than 110 years of active biblical counseling, provide an instructive window into the planning, process, and the practice of the biblical counselor. Randy Patten counsels "Trey and Deb," a young couple with no children struggling in their communication, finances, and other common marriage problems. These first, second, and "graduation" sessions depict a process of how to get started and conclude a counseling case effectively. Dr. Steve Viars counsels "Andy & Julie," a couple with three children who has not been communicating or solving problems. These seventh and eighth counseling sessions with "Andy and Julie" focus on the counselor's critical task of addressing and dealing with heart issues. Dr. Amy Baker disciples "Annie," a single woman in her twenties frustrated with her life because she is not married. These first and second sessions portray how a biblical counselor can gather data, gain involvement, give hope, and use homework to implement God-honoring change. Dr. Bob Smith counsels "Doug & Karen," a married couple seeking counsel because of her medical situation and their failing marriage. These first, second, and sixth sessions depict how a biblical counselor, even without medical training, can bring great hope and help to those struggling with medical issues. Also included with this product are a welcome and instruction letter and PDF files of the counselor diagrams for several of the sessions.
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Counseling Observation Videos (2024)

Counseling is personal. There is only so much you can learn in a lecture. Once one absorbs the content of the lecture there remains the challenge of ministering God’s truth in a wise way to a hurting person. The best training occurs as an experienced counselor allows a trainee to watch, then participate, then lead. We realize this ideal is not always possible. Since so many were helped starting in 2003 when our first set of observations videos came out, we decided that the Lord might be honored with another set. These eleven videos are not ends in themselves. Watch them, think about what you saw, and evaluate. Care about the case details, but widen your gaze to see the larger process elements involved. As you do, we hope that the Lord encourages and strengthens you for this wonderful opportunity to minister his sufficient Word to hurting souls. Dr. Steve Viars counsels “Josh and Selena” struggling in their marriage. Hurts from prior relationships continue to influence their present. They are concerned that angry responses and a bitter heart will result in more chaos. Will this be another broken marriage? Dr. Amy Baker counsels “Ella.” Ella developed an emotional relationship with a co-worker. Before she had opportunity to confess it to her husband, he died suddenly. She is now consumed with guilt. How can she move forward? Dr. Rob Green counsels “Addison.” Addison struggles with pornography. He also endured significant suffering with his health that continues to influence his present. At the same time, Addison is not the most receptive counselee. How can we minister to resistant counselees while also caring well for them? Dr. Charlie Hodges counsels “Ashish.” Ashish says he is depressed. What does it look like to help a person in this life situation?
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Counseling with the Heart of Christ

The 2022 Preconference, "Counseling with the Heart of Christ," featured Dane Ortlund, author of "Gentle and Lowly." Pastor Ortlund’s book was named the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors’ 2020 book of the year. Pastor Ortlund was joined by other Faith Biblical Counseling Ministry instructors for this one-day training to help counselors minister with the heart of our Savior. As the trailer for this series, we've included as a free bonus - as well as a preview of some of the themes covered in the Preconference - the complete live interview Brent Aucoin conducted with Dane Ortlund leading up to the Preconference.
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