Training in Counseling
Training Overview
The training modules below are meant to be taken consecutively, beginning with the Starter module. Most people will stop after the first module, and that's okay. Anyone who takes the Starter module will be equipped with invaluable tools to offer biblical guidance in a number of informal settings. The Basic, Intermediate, and Professional modules are intensive but valuable and manageable. The pastors at HBC will be available to guide you through each step.
STARTER
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1) Take The ClassItem Link List Item 1
Take Biblical Counseling, our Sunday School class based on Instruments In The Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp. The course will be taught by one of our pastors each fall.
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2) Do The ReadingItem Link List Item 2
Read the book by Paul Tripp and any other assigned reading.
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3) Complete The WorkbookItem Link List Item 3
Answer the questions in the Instruments companion workbook.
BASIC
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1) Online LecturesItem Link List Item 1
Watch approximately 30 hours of online lectures on biblical counseling from The Institute For Biblical Counseling & Discipleship (IBCD).
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2) AssessmentsItem Link List Item 2
During the lectures you will take two exams and have two interviews with one of our pastors.
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3) ObservationItem Link List Item 3
You will be observed in a counseling setting (10 hours). You will also complete 2 short papers, and have a final interview with one of our pastors.
INTERMEDIATE
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1) Exam PrepItem Link List Item 1
Watch videos provided by The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
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2) Theology ExamsItem Link List Item 2
Answer theological questions in essay format. Exams are open book/note, and include pastoral guidance.
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3) Counseling ExamsItem Link List Item 3
Answer counseling questions in essay format. Exams are open book/note, and include pastoral guidance.
PROFESSIONAL
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1) ObservationItem Link List Item 1
Complete 50 one-hour sessions of supervised counseling.
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2) Apply For CertificationItem Link List Item 2
Submit your application to become a Certified Biblical Counselor in the ACBC network of biblical counselors.
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3) Obtain CertificationItem Link List Item 3
ACBC provides accountability for faithful counseling practice, an endorsement from the biblical counseling association with the largest certified membership, and a worldwide network of like-minded biblical counselors.
STARTER
List of Services
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1) Take The ClassItem Link List Item 1
Take Basics in Counseling, our Sunday School class based on Instruments In The Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp. The course will be taught by one of our pastors each fall.
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2) Do The ReadingItem Link List Item 2
Read the book by Paul Tripp and any other assigned reading.
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3) Complete The WorkbookItem Link List Item 3
Answer the questions in the Instruments companion workbook.
BASIC
List of Services
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1) Online LecturesItem Link List Item 1
Watch approximately 30 hours of online lectures on biblical counseling from The Institute For Biblical Counseling & Discipleship (IBCD).
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2) AssessmentsItem Link List Item 2
During the lectures you will take two exams and have two interviews with one of our pastors.
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3) ObservationItem Link List Item 3
You will be observed in a counseling setting (10 hours). You will also complete 2 short papers, and have a final interview with one of our pastors.
INTERMEDIATE
List of Services
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1) Exam PrepItem Link List Item 1
Watch videos provided by The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
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2) Theology ExamItem Link List Item 2
Answer theological questions in essay format. Exams are open book/note, and include pastoral guidance.
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3) Counseling ExamItem Link List Item 3
Answer counseling questions in essay format. Exams are open book/note, and include pastoral guidance.
PROFESSIONAL
List of Services
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1) ObservationItem Link List Item 1
Complete 50 one-hour sessions of supervised counseling.
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2) Apply For CertificationItem Link List Item 2
Submit your application to become a Certified Biblical Counselor in the ACBC network of biblical counselors.
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3) Obtain CertificationItem Link List Item 3
ACBC provides accountability for faithful counseling practice, an endorsement from the biblical counseling association with the largest certified membership, and a worldwide network of like-minded biblical counselors.