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The Biblical Counseling and Coaching Institute (BCCI) is the training organization of Relational Impact Ministries. BCCI is committed to offering high quality training for individuals and groups who want to be equipped in soul care. We believe that God has designed and gifted the Body of Christ, each member with unique gifts, to provide support and care to each other. (1 Cor. 12).
The Lord may certainly be calling you into the soul-care ministry. If so, this training program is for you!
This course is designed to give participants a full introduction to Biblical Counseling, with the option to receive National Certification as a Biblical Counselor with the International Association of Biblical Counselors.
If you want to learn how to overcome personal struggles and better help others in their times of struggle, then the Relational Impact Ministries’s Counseling and Discipleship Training is for you.
Classes are held on Monday nights from 6:30-9:30pm. If you desire to pursue certification as a Biblical Counselor, you will need to complete phase 2 and phase 3 of the program.
If you have questions, please contact us by email at info@RIministries.org or give us a call at 210.636.1776.
The Biblical Counseling and Coaching Training is personal growth journey that will impact your life like nothing else. If you want to learn how to overcome personal struggles and better help others in their times of struggle, then this Training is for you.
Everyone gives counsel to others. It may be to a friend over coffee or over the phone; it may be a marriage on the brink of divorce or difficult issues with a child or a parent. You may be involved in a mentoring or discipleship relationship where you are looked to for counsel. Whatever the case, this training will help equip you to be a better friend, mentor, and counselor.
You will learn the basic fundamentals of Biblical counseling and how to apply them in real life. You will learn to discern the root systems of problems and the Biblical approach to solving them. You will see that God’s Word has answers for every situation we face in life.You’ll take 15 class ranging on a variety of counseling information and issues. Click here to view the full course schedule.
You’ll take 10 3-hour class ranging on a variety of counseling information and issues. Click here to view the full course schedule.
You must attend 8 classes (24 hours) in person to complete the course. Thus, you are allowed to make up 2 classes (6 hours) via our Independent Study Program.
Although we cannot give refunds for registration, you may transfer your registration to someone. This needs to be approved by the Biblical Counseling and Coaching Institute.
If you choose to finish each phase of the certification process, you’ll be a Certified Biblical Counselor with extensive training at an affordable price of under $1,200. What an exciting and fulfilling ministry you’re embarking on!
30 HOURS OF TRAINING
10 WEEK COURSE
FULL CERTIFICATION OPTION
Course Schedule
Register for Module 1
Introduction to Biblical Counseling
March 16, 2020 (Monday Night 6:30-9:30pm)
- 101 – Why Biblical Counseling?
- 102 – Foundational Principles
- 103 – Psychology and Biblical Counseling
March 23, 2020
- 104 – How People Change – Pt. 1
- 105 – How People Change – Pt. 2
- 106 – How People Change – Pt. 3
Homework
- Listen to Soul Stewardship Series before next workshop
- Read Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp
Register for Module 2
Practical Approaches to Counseling
March 30, 2020
- 201 – Gathering Data and Understanding Problems from a Biblical Perspective
- 202 – Finding Root Sources
- 203 – Connecting with a Counselee (The Importance of Trust)
April 6, 2020
- 204 – Giving Hope and a Practical Overall Plan
- 205 – The Importance of Homework
- 206 – Staying on Task
Homework
- Required Reading: Curing the Heart by Howard Eyrich and Bill Hines
Register for Module 3
A Close Look at Marriage
April 13, 2020
- 301 – God’s Purpose for Marriage
- 302 – Roles of Husband and Wife
- 303 – Communication
April 20, 2020
- 304 – Resolving Conflict
- 305 – Physical Intimacy in Marriage
- 306 – Managing Your Marriage
Homework
- Required Reading: Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
Register for Module 4
Priority Parenting
April 27, 2020
- 401 – Why are You a Parent?
- 402 – Parenting Priorities
- 403 – Influences
May 4, 2020
- 404 – Practical Child Training
- 405 – Dating and Parental Stewardship
- 406 – Dealing with an Empty Nest
Homework
- Required Reading: Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Register for Module 5
Common Issues in Counseling
May 11, 2020
- 501 – Forgiveness, Guilt and Repentance
- 502 – Anger
- 503 – Depression
May 18, 2020
- 504 – Stress and Worry
- 505 – Sexual Sin
- 506 – Counseling Cases
Required Reading
- Theology of Christian Counseling by Jay Adams
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