Bring Biblical Counseling to your Church
Originally founded in 1982 as CCEF West, IBCD exists to strengthen churches in one-another care through training resources and events.
The Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship
We exist to strengthen churches and individuals in one-another care, by offering training, counseling resources, events, and free materials that help them better help others.
Learn with Others
Subscription plans to suit your unique needs
On a Group or Supporting Church Plan, you can invite friends to take any IBCD course with you. Set a schedule for completion, track member progress, lead discussions, & more. Our Individual Subscription is also available for learners desiring to go at their own pace.
Observe Counseling
See how to integrate what you’ve learned into actual counseling
Our unique IBCD Observation videos feature leading biblical counselors who illustrate a variety of issues like marriage conflict, pornography, and bipolar disorder. Watch these scenarios come to life and learn how to naviage each situation biblically.
Get Training
Learn at your own pace
We have designed our flexible video curriculum to be studied individually or with a group of any size. Learn the general principles involved in biblical counseling and how they interact with complex topics such as addiction, domestic abuse, and more. Our training features Dr. Jim Newheiser along with other top counselors.
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Get complete access to every training resource in our growing library.
Upcoming Events
June 19th, 2025
Summer Institute Pre-Conference
Calvary Bible Church, Burbank, CA
In times of loss and sorrow, finding a path to healing can feel overwhelming. Our Pre-Conference is designed to offer solace and strength through the comforting promises of the Gospel. Join us for a day of compassionate teaching, heartfelt worship, and meaningful fellowship as we explore the profound ways in which faith can withstand even the deepest sorrows.
Whether you are personally grieving, supporting a loved one, or involved in pastoral care, this conference will equip you with the knowledge and encouragement to embrace healing and find hope in the midst of hurt. Together, let’s journey towards a deeper understanding of God’s love and the promise of eternal comfort.
June 19th-21st, 2025
2025 Summer Institute
Calvary Bible Church, Burbank, CA
A wise man once said, “The simplicity of my Bible helps me with the complexities of life.” With increasing complexity in today’s world, we often look everywhere but to the Bible for guidance, yet these ancient words offer eternal wisdom that transcend generations. Hebrews 4:12 reminds us, “the word of God is living and active” and Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
Join us this summer as we dive into these timeless truths of Scripture through exploring the Bible’s Books of Wisdom. Whether you’re a pastor, counselor, church member, or just someone seeking personal growth, our event will deeply immerse you in a study of these ancient yet ever-relevant principles. The result? A greater fear of the Lord and wisdom for your everyday life!
RESOURCES
Recent Articles
Discover the latest blog posts from our team of writers
Wise Counsel for the Weary
Tiredness and weariness are not the same. Tiredness signals that the body needs rest, which is expected and often resolved with sleep or a break. Weariness, however, runs deeper....
Rethinking Nostalgic Postpartum Advice
When my nine-year-old daughter learned I was working on a mini-book for depressed postpartum mothers, a look of confusion came over her face. She asked, “Why would a mom feel sad...
Wise Counsel for the Discontented
It’s much too easy to be discontent. It may be with material possessions, employment, relationships, where we live, or a number of other things with which we are discontent....
Wise Counsel for Dealing with Criticism
Criticism hurts. It leaves more bruises than “sticks and stones” and it cuts our fellow man one sword-thrust at a time (Prov. 12:18). Harsh words can hurt because life and death...
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New Podcast Episodes
Our most recent conversations from the Hope + Help Podcast
HOPE + HELP PODCAST
HOPE + HELP FOR SOUL REFRESHMENT WITH HEATHER NELSON
In this episode, host Christine Chappell interviews Heather Nelson about her book, Rest: Creating Space for Soul Refreshment.
HOPE + HELP PODCAST
HOPE + HELP FOR WAYWARD CHILDREN WITH STUART SCOTT
In this episode, host Christine Chappell interviews Stuart Scott about his book, Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope.
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