Equipping ministry professionals and lay leaders to skillfully, confidently, and lovingly minister God's Word to those looking for answers.
You'll Grow as a Counselor
The week is packed with practical Biblical Counseling Training from men and women who have counseled for decades. We promise you'll go home a more equipped counselor.
As you interact with the 2,000+ counselors, and listen to our experienced speakers, you'll be challenged to become a more faithful disciple and disciple-maker.
At the end of the week you'll not only have grown as a counselor, but you'll also have grown in your walk with Christ.
Conference Speakers
Dr. Baker serves as the Resource Director for Faith Church Ministry in Lafayette, IN. She is the author or co-author of over a dozen books and booklets. Dr. Baker is an ACBC certified biblical counselor; an instructor and counselor at Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries, and a Council Board member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition.
Brad Bigney is the Lead Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church in Florence, KY. Brad is a certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. He counsels individuals and trains others in counseling.
Dr. Carson is the department chair for Biblical Counseling at Baptist Bible College (Springfield, MO) and Pastor of Sonrise Baptist Church (Ozark, MO). Pastor Carson is a Council Board member for the Biblical Counseling Coalition. He is certified with ACBC and IABC. Dr. Carson has contributed to seven books. Kevin and his wife, Kelly, have three children.
Lawrence & Charlotte Hoover Professor of Biblical Counseling and Chair of the Department of Biblical Counseling and Family Ministry at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, KY); Pastor of Executive Leadership at Clifton Baptist Church; conference speaker; author; married with five children; B.A., History and English, Cedarville University; M.A., English Literature, Cleveland State University; M.Div., Christian Ministry, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; Ph.D., Biblical Counseling, the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Dr. Steve Viars has served as a pastor and counselor at Faith since 1987. He is an international speaker and a board member of both the Biblical Counseling Coalition and Vision of Hope. He is the author of Putting Your Past in Its Place and was a managing editor of Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling
Director of Women's Ministries at Faith Church (Lafayette, IN); ACBC certified; counselor at FBCM; teacher in Faith Community Institute; retreat and conference speaker; wife of Pastor Brent Aucoin; married with two children; B.S. Human Resources, University of South Florida.
Tracks
All conference guests select one of the seven training tracks to attend all week. While we do not require attendees to select a particular track, we recommend taking Tracks 1-3 in order.
There is an option to purchase a lunch ticket for all four days (Monday-Thursday) for $60 at registration. This option is only for advance orders, is nonrefundable, and no menu substitutions allowed. There is a total of 400 tickets available. If you do not choose to order a lunch you will need to make your own arrangements for lunch.
Travel & Accommodations
There are several options for traveling to/from Lafayette and accommodations overnight when you get here, including discounted rates at select hotels. Free housing is also available on a limited basis for those who otherwise cannot attend the conference, and that option, if still available, will be presented during the registration process.
