Everyone shares advice, but is your advice Biblical?

The question is not, “do you counsel?” but rather “how biblical is your counsel?” In everyday life, we counsel
and advise one another. Sometimes people need counsel when they’re in crisis; at other times, we simply work
together to grow in Christian maturity. How can you learn to be more biblical when it’s your turn to counsel?

A Training Course in the Fundamentals of Biblical Counseling

What is it? The first half of the course is an introduction to biblical counseling designed to acquaint people
with an understanding of how the sufficiency of Scripture impacts the way we view our struggles. It also deals
with the general principles involved in biblical counseling and how one would apply Scripture to situations
involving anger, conflict, depression, fear, temptation, and dealing with trials. The second half of the course
focuses specifically on biblical views of marriage and parenting and how to deal with common problems in
these areas.

Who should attend?

Anyone interested in learning to:

• Apply the Scriptures to your life.
• Disciple others.
• Better advise and counsel others.
• Become a certified Biblical Counselor.

When is it?

• Conducted over three weekends, Friday from 6:00pm to 9:00pm and Saturday from 8:30am to 5:30pm.
• January 16 & 17, February 6 & 7, March 6 & 17, 2026.

Where Will it Be Held?

First Baptist Church Slidell | 4141 Pontchartrain Drive, Slidell, LA

How much does it cost?

• $75 which includes workbooks, a copy of Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, and lunch on
  Saturdays.
• Check or cash; mail in to the address shown above or pay at the door.

How Do I Register?

• Call the church office at FBC Slidell: (985) 643-3456; or email: [email protected].
• Register by January 5, 2026 to ensure that you’ll have a workbook.

Additional information:

• Instructor is Dr. Don Roy, an ACBC Fellow, IBCD Training Center Director, and missionary with
  Biblical Counseling Ministries Worldwide, www.bcmworldwide.org.
• Material is the Care and Discipleship Course developed by the Institute for Biblical Counseling and
  Discipleship www.ibcd.org.
• The course fulfills the academic requirement towards certification with the Association of Certified
  Biblical Counselors www.biblicalcounseling.com