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"Counseling with the Heart of Christ"

The BCTC Preconference is a one-day training event on the Saturday before the BCTC that exists to strengthen biblical counselors in more focused areas of the biblical counseling field.

The 2022 BCTC Preconference, “Counseling with the Heart of Christ” features Dane Ortlund, author of Gentle and Lowly. Pastor Ortlund’s book was named the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors’ 2020 book of the year. Pastor Ortlund will also be joined other Faith Biblical Counseling Center instructors for this one-day training to help counselors minister with the heart of our Savior.

Location

Faith Church East Auditorium [directions]

Schedule

7:45 - 8:15	Check in and light Refreshments
8:15–8:30	Introduction and Prayer	Brent Aucoin
8:30–9:30	The Heart of Christ Part I	Dane Ortlund
9:30-10:30	The Heart of Christ Part 2	Dane Ortlund
10:30-11:00	Break
11:00 – 12:00	The Heart of Christ Part 3	Dane Ortlund
12:00 - 1:30	Lunch
1:30-2:30	The Heart of Christ in Community - Case Study	Aaron Birk, Dale & Gail McGinty
2:30–2:45	Stretch Break
2:45-3:45	Cultivating the Heart of Christ for All Your Counselees - Including Your Children	Brent & Janet Aucoin
3:45-4:15	Break
4:15–5:15	Helping your Counselee Adopt the Heart of Christ in Conflict	Jocelyn Wallace
5:15–5:30	Testimony	Dr. Baker & counselee
5:30–6:00	Optional Question and Answer	Brent Aucoin Johnny Kjaer Greg Wetterlin Janet Aucoin Jocelyn Wallace Amy Baker

Track 1 - Foundations

Track 1 lays the foundation of biblical counseling principles and practices. Because its focus is on the definition of biblical counseling, how to do biblical counseling, and the most common counseling subjects, such as marriage and family matters, we ask that this track be taken first. This track is required for ACBC certification.

Track 2 - Adding the Structure I

Tracks 2 and 3 add the structure to the foundation built in Track 1. Both tracks cover a wide range of subjects and concerns. Tracks 2 and 3 build on Track 1 to further develop the all-important counseling framework.

Topics include:

Eating disorders

Chemical imbalances, genetics, and hormones

Freedom from life-dominating sin

Pornography

Handling problem people within the church

Superiority of Bible answers

Building spiritual maturity in others

Biblical priorities

Video case observation

Track 3 - Adding the Structure II

Track 3 continues to bring in additional training and topics relevant to the practicing biblical counselor, including the use of case studies.

Topics include:

Idols of the heart

Working with a physician

Handling the past biblically

ADHD

Hermeneutics

Finances

Counseling teens

How to live with a bitter person

Video case observation

Track 6 - Women's Track

Our desire is to see more women deployed in counseling ministries worldwide. Therefore, this track builds on the foundation of Track 1 helping women be equipped to help other women. This track could be renamed the “Titus 2 Track” and will focus on some of the common struggles that women face, including dealing with childhood abuse, challenges with their identity, eating disorders, marital struggles, parenting difficulties, and spiritual growth. Our week together will help you apply Titus 2 through equipping in Christ-centered biblical counseling.

2022 Preconference

Saturday, February 12 | 8:15 am - 6:00 pm

Campus Locations & Offerings

Track 1 - Foundations

Track 2 - Adding the Structure I

Track 3 - Adding the Structure II

Track 3 - Adding the Structure II

Track 4 - Advanced Track

Track 5 - ACBC Certification/Exam track

Track 6 - Women's Track