Theology

Topics: Identity, Miscellaneous, Theology

Women & the Word

By Caroline Newheiser

Topics: Methodology, Theology, Women

Christian women know they should read their Bibles, but desire is often weak and the knowledge of how to begin is lacking. This workshop will encourage you to delve into the Scriptures through Bible reading, memorization, and suggested study methods.

What is Man?

Topics: Theology

From the beginning we are told that God created man in His own image. What does it mean to be an image bearer of God? This workshop explores the concept of Man as the Image of God and the practical implications for the counseling process.

The Role of Justification in Counseling

By Dennis Johnson

Topics: Methodology, Theology

What flame can ignite motivation, what fuel can sustain hope that overpowers the pain of change? This session examines the powerful role of justification by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone as the impetus for radical life change.

The Resume of A Biblical Counselor: A Four-Dimensional Model of Christ-Centered Equipping

By Bob Kellemen

Topics: Methodology, Theology

This session develops and illustrates a four- dimensional, Christ-centered equipping model that unites Christ-like character (heart/being), biblical content (head/knowing), counseling competence (hands/doing), and Christian community (home/connecting).

The Past: Turning Satan’s Playground into a Battleground

By Brian Borgman

Topics: The Past, Theology

Often the past is an enemy stronghold in people's lives, hindering them from service and usefulness as well as straining relationships. This session explores biblical truths that can effectively help people battle the enemy and find strength and perspective through Christ.

The Necessity of the Holy Spirit in Counseling

By Brian Borgman

Topics: Foundations, Methodology, Theology

The work of the Holy Spirit is the only thing that can bring about lasting and God-honoring change. As biblical counselors we are dependent upon the Spirit to work powerfully in the entire counseling situation, both through us and in the lives of our counselees.

The Lord’s Supper as Preemptive Peacemaking

By Brian Tallman

Topics: Conflict, Forgiveness, Theology

The Lord's supper is an important aspect of cultivating a peacemaking culture in the local church. This session discusses the focus of the supper on peace with God and peace with one-another as well as pastoral and practical implications.

The Inner Man and Outer Man Balance in Counseling

Topics: Methodology, Theology

The Bible has a lot to say about the nature of man. This workshop explores the key components of man’s nature and the importance of balance in diagnosing and directing the counseling process so it comes to a successful conclusion.

The Importance Of The Local Church

Topics: Methodology, Theology

Your counseling and counselees will be enriched by being centered in a local church. This workshop shows how involvement of the local church is a crucial aspect of biblical counseling because the tasks of counseling and discipleship are given by God to the local church.

The Heart of the Issue is the Issue of the Heart

Topics: Theology

Why is the heart pivotal in counseling and how do you deal with the heart? This session explores descriptions of the heart in both the Old and New Testament and discusses the Biblical counselors role in addressing heart issues through the Word of God.

The Benefits of Our Union With Christ in Overcoming Sin 2

By Elyse Fitzpatrick

Topics: Foundations, Theology

Our only hope for victory over sin is our union with Christ. This two-part seminar looks at union through the lens of the "already and "not yet" or the objective perspective of the finished work of Christ and the subjective perspective of our own growth in holiness.

The Benefits of Our Union With Christ in Overcoming Sin 1

By Elyse Fitzpatrick

Topics: Foundations, Theology

The Attributes of a Christ-like Counselor

Topics: Case Studies, Men, Methodology, Theology

This workshop explores the attributes of Jesus, the Wonderful Counselor and the Holy Spirit, the Other Counselor. We will examine what makes them the competent counselors that they are. Also, we will examine how these attributes must be and can be in your counsel. Finally, we will learn how you can develop these attributes.

The Advantages of Remaining Sin – Encouraging the Sexual Sinner to Celebrate Christ in the Context of Their Worst Failures

By Barbara Duguid

Topics: Theology

How is rebellion different from weakness and what difference does that make? This session shows the need to point precious strugglers to Christ because the imputed righteousness of our great Savior provides the greatest motivation for obedience and change.