Module 4: Biblical Counseling: How Do You Share It? (Developing a Local Church Biblical Counseling and Training Center)
Dr. Wayne Vanderwier and Rev. Stepan Pavlyuk will present an Introduction to Biblical Counseling in Vologda, Russia
Biblical Counseling 1 for the first year students of Elet Sava, the Word of Life Bible Institute, Toalmas, Hungary, to be taught by Dr. Wayne Vanderwier
Dr. Wayne Vanderwier will be teaching Biblical Counseling 2 for the first year students of Elet Szava, the Word of Life Bible Institute, Toalmas, Hungary.
Introduction to Biblical Counseling (3 credit hours) This course offers a general introduction to biblical sufficiency-based personal ministry. The biblical basis for biblical counseling will be examined, biblical counseling will be defined, and the goal of biblical counseling will be explained. Biblical counseling will be distinguished from both humanistic, psychologically-based systems and evangelical integrationist theories. The essential qualities of an effective soul care provider will be detailed.
The Dynamics of Biblical Change (3 credit hours) This course describes various views of personal spiritual growth and offers a biblical view of progressive sanctification. The concept of motivation is explored from a biblical perspective. A biblical view of self and evangelical perspectives concerning the issue of forgiveness are explained.
Dr. Wayne Vanderwier will be presenting seminars on Biblical counseling at North Creek Training, North Creek Church in Walnut Creek, California.
Introduction to Biblical Counsel (3 credits) This course offers a general introduction to biblical sufficiency-based personal ministry. The biblical basis for biblical counseling will be examined, biblical counseling will be defined, and the goal of biblical counseling will be explained. Biblical counseling will be distinguished from both humanistic, psychologically-based systems and evangelical integrationist theories. The essential qualities of an effective soul care provider will be detailed.
The Dynamics of Biblical Change: This course describes various views of personal spiritual growth and offers a biblical view of progressive sanctification. The concept of motivation is explored from a biblical perspective. A biblical view of self and evangelical perspectives concerning the issue of forgiveness are explained.
Common Issues Addressed in Counseling: This course will address a variety of the challenges faced by Christians. These may include but not be limited to the following: the nature of Christian life, anger, fear, depression, homosexuality, anxiety, eating disorders, incest, child abuse, counseling youth, crisis counseling, the role of women in counseling and issues unique to women, and legal issues in counseling. It will also explore the common counseling problems and situations faced by the pastor and detail some possible pitfalls especially faced in today’s social environment.
Annual BCMW Missionary Training Conference to be held in Memphis, TN
Dr. Wayne Vanderwier will be teaching Biblical Counseling 1 to first year bible institute students at Elet Szava in Toalmas, Hungary.
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2 Timothy 2:2
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