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Online Courses
Foundations of Biblical Counseling
24 Lessons that will help you:
- Learn the Biblical process of helping others experience lasting change
- Gain practical training addressing common issues
- Discover why biblical counseling is effective and compassionate.
Lay Counseling Certificate
60 Lessons that will help you:
- Learn the Biblical process of helping others experience lasting change
- Gain practical training addressing common issues
- Discover why Biblical counseling is effective and compassionate.
- Observe and learn from recorded counseling sessions
- Know how to address dozens of contemporary issues
- Earn a certificate of completion
ACBC Certification Prep Bundle
50 Lessons and an Exam Guide to help you complete the ACBC Certification Process:
- Learning: Complete Foundations course (Basic Training) and Reading Requirements
- Observations: Complete Portraits of Biblical Counseling course
- Exam: Expert counselors walk you through each question on the exam and help you think through answers
Launch Partnership for Churches
Start a Counseling Ministry at your church:
- Train your leaders to biblically counsel within your own walls and schedule
- Consultation on how to effectively administrate a counseling ministry.
- Sustainable, online video based training that can be repeated as needed
- On-site sessions to meet with leadership and help you gain momentum
- Practical and Printable Resources, Forms and Articles exclusive to LAUNCH partners
Downloadable Resources
Would You Be A Good Biblical Counselor?
Many Christians have a heart for helping people, but aren't sure if they would be a good counselor. We've identified 5 Character Traits in this checklist to encourage you and help you consider taking the next step in counseling.
5 Practical Worksheets
In this resource you'll find worksheets on 5 topics that people commonly struggle with:
• Communication
• Motivation
• Overcoming Fear & Anxiety
• Marriage
• Priorities & Planning
5 Mistakes Churches Make
We’ve identified the 5 areas where churches make mistakes and limit the impact they can have with their counseling ministry. These mistakes can set you back years, but you can avoid them!
5 Things Your Church Needs
4 Reasons Why Lay Counseling Is Effective
We've found 4 main reasons why lay counselors are effective at helping hurting people. If you're interested in starting a counseling ministry at your church, you'll want to understand these benefits of lay counseling!
