Welcome to the 2021 VIRTUAL BCTC Preconference: Starting a Counseling Ministry Training Conference! Bookmark this page so that you can refer to it whenever necessary.
Use these instructions to learn how to access the preconference in the easiest way possible by using just a web browser:
To join each morning's live welcome meeting and each afternoon's live wrap-up meeting, use this link:
To watch the preconference videos, go to the Preconference Videos section at the bottom of this page.
This section will open on Friday with the commencement of the Preconference.
Please Note:
Friday, February 5, 2021 |
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5:00 pm to 5:15 pm |
LIVE Welcome and Devotional |
Green |
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5:15 pm to 6:08 pm |
History and Current Status of the Counseling Ministry |
Green |
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6:10 pm to 7:15 pm |
(1) Why Start a CM? (2) How to Lead a Church to Adopt a Heart for Counseling |
Viars |
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7:15 pm to 7:30 pm |
Break |
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7:30 pm to 7:40 pm |
Green |
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7:40 pm to 8:38 pm |
Important Legal Matters |
Viars |
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Saturday, February 6, 2021 |
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8:00 am to 8:15 am |
Green |
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8:15 am to 9:10 am |
Choosing Leaders and Getting them Trained |
Smith |
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9:10 am to 10:10 am |
Determining the Key Steps |
Green/Smith |
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10:10 am to 10:20 am |
Break |
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10:20 am to 10:30 am |
Green |
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10:30 am to 11:32 am |
Importance and Blessing of Lay Leader Involvement |
Blake/Wickert |
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11:32 am to 12:05 pm |
Managing the Counseling Office |
Green |
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12:00 pm to 12:30 pm |
Lunch |
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12:30 pm to 1:32 pm |
Developing Meaningful Advertising |
Olson, A. |
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1:32 pm to 2:00 pm |
Green/Olson E. |
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2:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Evaluating Progress and Looking for Potential Growth Opportunities |
Green |
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3:00 pm to 3:15 pm |
Green |
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Manual for Starting a Counseling Ministry
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Faith Bible Seminary is accredited by The Association for Biblical Higher Education. Our church-based model eases financial burdens, allows families to grow stronger during ministry training, and provides real ministry experience—all within the context of a solid academic program.
Virtual Booth – Stop by the virtual booth and video chat with a representative from Faith Bible Seminary at times listed below.
Virtual Info session – Join a virtual call out meeting to learn more about the MABC and MDIV programs.
Key Links
Vision of Hope (VOH) is a faith based residential treatment center that recognizes the worth and sanctity of human life by ministering to women ages 14 and over needing hope and help as they face life-altering challenges.
VOH Internship Meeting – Join a virtual call out meeting to learn more about the VOH internship program.
Virtual Booth – Stop by the virtual booth and video chat with a representative from VOH at times listed below.
Key Links
Restoration is a faith based residential treatment center serving single and married men, ages 18 and over, seeking to overcome addictions.
Virtual Booth – Stop by the virtual booth and video chat with a representative from Restoration at times listed below.
Virtual Info session – Join a virtual call out meeting to learn more about Restoration Men’s program and application process.
Key Links
We'd love to have you either join us at one of our regional conferences or partner with us to host a conference in your area.
Virtual Booth – Stop by the virtual booth and video chat with a representative from Faith Regional Conferences at times listed below.
Virtual Info session – Join a virtual call out meeting to learn more about bringing this training to your church and your region by hosting a regional biblical counseling conference.
Key Links