Peninsula Biblical Counseling Ministries (PBCM)
Fundamentals in Biblical Counseling Course
September 19, 2024 – June 2025
Thursdays at 6:30 pm-8:30 pm
PBCM offers a nationally respected and certified course in biblical counseling. As a Certified TrainingCenter (CTC) of the Association of Certified Biblical Counseling (ACBC), we understand theimportance of flexibility in learning. That's why we offer a training curriculum that includes in-person, instructor-online, and Zoom platform training, ensuring that you can learn in a way that best suits your needs.
Our “Fundamentals in Biblical Counseling Course” is comprehensive and highly practical. It willinstruct and equip you in the basics of lay biblical counseling, enabling you to serve those in your life, your community, and your local church with the truth of God’s Word.
Transform your life and impact others with the PBCM Fundamentals in Biblical Counseling Course. Dive into Proverbs 4:7, which teaches, "Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom," and anchor deeply in 2 Timothy 3:16-17: "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness." This course equips you with essential skills and biblical insights to effectively give hope and guidance, promote healing, and encourage spiritual
growth. Embrace wisdom, nurture your faith, and start a journey towards profound personal and communal transformation. Don’t miss the opportunity to make a difference rooted in God’s Word.
PBCM’s curriculum covers every aspect necessary to complete its requirements. Below is a general overview of the course outline; the topics below will not necessarily be taught in the order listed.
Theological/Doctrinal Foundational Classes
- Sola Scriptura
- Establishing and Developing a Biblical Worldview
- Christology and Soteriology
- Time Management – A Biblical Approach
Fundamentals in Biblical Counseling
Basics of Biblical Counseling (Includes: The Need for Biblical Counseling, The Definition and Goal of Biblical
Counseling, and more.)
Critical Reflection on Various Theories in Counseling (Includes: What Makes Biblical Counseling Biblical?,
Qualifications of a Biblical Counselor)
Key Elements in Biblical Counseling (Includes: Gathering Data, Establishing Involvement, Giving Hope,
Providing Instruction, Giving/Evaluating Homework, Discerning Problems Biblically, Progressive Sanctification,
Process of Biblical Change, Husband and Wife Relationship, Parent and Child Relationships, more)
Frequent Issues (Includes: Depression, Anxiety, Forgiveness, Trials and Suffering, Fear and Worry, Anger,
Sexual Sin (Purity))
The monthly course fee including materials will be $75.00 per month and due on the 15th of each month. (Scholarships are available - please text Brother Dallas for inquiries at 843-830-4640)
- All books for required/recommended reading are not included in the course fee.