For those desiring to learn more about specific topics and how to counsel them through a biblical lens. Looking to understand Depression, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Parenting and much more from a biblical perspective? Follow the links to learn for free from some of the best teachers in Biblical Counseling. 

Free written and audio resources offered by the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship (IBCD) pertaining to issues of counseling from a biblical worldview:

• https://ibcd.org/resources/

Free Resources offered by the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) that pertains to the Bible and Issues that may arise in daily life, counseling situations, and theories of counseling:

• Pandemic Resources
  
• Abuse Care
• All ACBC Resources
• ACBC Essays

A collection of lectures and teachings on topics of life from a biblical perspective by the Center for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (CBCD):

• http://thecbcd.org/audio/
  
• http://thecbcd.org/resources/
  

Suggested books to read from ACBC:

• https://biblicalcounseling.com/approved-reading-list/
  

Some local churches provide biblical counseling training in order to satisfy requirements of training for formal certification in Biblical Counseling through ACBC. Below are the various video classes designed to cover all of the training that would be needed.

Watching these videos does not in of itself meet the requirements for Biblical Counseling Training through ACBC, if you have more questions or are interested in receiving such training email: dpearson@rpbchurch.org 

Grace Bible Church in Granbury, Texas

• http://thecbcd.org/category/audio/cbcd-2019-track-1/ 
  
• http://thecbcd.org/category/audio/cbcd-2019-track-2-exams/
  
• http://thecbcd.org/category/audio/cbcd-2019-track-3-specialization/ 
  

Grace Community Church in Glen Rose, Texas

• https://www.gccministries.org/counseling-media
  

Biblical Counseling and Discipleship Conference

The annual conference of the Center for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (CBCD) in North Texas is a way to gain biblical counseling training both for those interested in growing in their understanding of the Bible and discipleship as well as for those pursuing formal certification in biblical counseling.

ACBC Conference

This is a major conference that is put on annually by the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. This conference is an excellent resource receiving training in biblical counseling. It provides opportunities to hear from many authors and key speakers in the biblical counseling sphere. It is highly recommended that anyone interested in formally pursuing biblical counseling training attend and take advantage of this great event.