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The Biblical Counseling and Coaching Institute (BCCI) is the training organization of Relational Impact Ministries.* BCCI is committed to offering high quality training for individuals and groups who want to be equipped in soul care. We believe that God has designed the Body of Christ with each member being uniquely gifted, to provide support and care to each other (1 Corinthians 12).
The Lord may certainly be calling you into the soul-care ministry. If so, this training program is for you!
This course is designed to give participants a full introduction to Biblical Counseling, with the option to receive Certification as a Biblical Counselor with the Biblical Counseling and Coaching Institute.
If you want to learn how to overcome personal struggles and better help others in their times of struggle, then the Relational Impact Ministries’s Counseling and Discipleship Training is for you.
Course Format
Students who register for the course will have access to our online classroom the week before our first interactive class. For 2024, the online classroom will open on January 10th. Students are asked to listen to the three lectures for that week and be ready to discuss the content in the following Wednesday evening class (17th). In-person interactive classes meet from 6:30-8:00 PM.
In the virtual classroom, you will be able to view or download the Biblical Counseling Manual (PDF). You will watch 3 lectures each week. The Wednesday evening discussions will be based on the content of the 3 video lectures.
You will receive more details regarding what happens after the classroom portion of the training. If you have any questions, you can contact us by phone (210.636.1776) or email (relationalimpactministires@gmail.com)
The Biblical Counseling and Coaching Training is personal growth journey that will impact your life like nothing else. If you want to learn how to overcome personal struggles and better help others in their times of struggle, then this Training is for you.
Everyone gives counsel to others. It may be to a friend over coffee or over the phone; it may be a marriage on the brink of divorce or difficult issues with a child or a parent. You may be involved in a mentoring or discipleship relationship where you are looked to for counsel. Whatever the case, this training will help equip you to be a better friend, mentor, and counselor.
You will learn the basic fundamentals of Biblical counseling and how to apply them in real life. You will learn to discern the root systems of problems and the Biblical approach to solving them. You will see that God’s Word has answers for every situation we face in life.You’ll take 10 3-hour classes covering a variety of counseling issues. Click here to view the full course schedule.
You’ll take 10 3-hour classes covering a variety of counseling issues. See below for the full course schedule.
You must attend no less than 8 of the 10 interactive classes to complete the course.
After completing the 30-hour training course, students have 4 years to complete their certification.Â
Although a refund cannot be given, you are able to transfer your
registration to someone else or use your registration for a future semester. This transfer must be approved by the
Biblical Counseling and Coaching Institute.
If you choose to continue the certification process and become a Certified Biblical Counselor you will need to complete phases 2 and 3 of the certification process. The entire process can be completed at an affordable price of approximately $1,200.00. Upon completing the entire certification, you will embark on an exciting and fulfilling ministry.
NOTE: Relational Impact Ministries and the Biblical Counseling and Coaching Institute do not prepare individuals for State or National qualifications or licensure, as our belief is that biblical counseling is under the purview of the church, rather than a profession licensed by the State.
CLICK HEREÂ to see a full description of the certification process and fees.
30-hour Course
10-Weeks
 Full Certification Option
Course Schedule
Introduction to Biblical Counseling
January 10-17, 2024 (The interactive class will meet on the Wednesday, 17th from 7:00-8:30 PM)
- 101 – Why Biblical Counseling?
- 102 – Foundational Principles
- 103 – Psychology and Biblical Counseling
January 18-24, 2024
- 104 – How People Change – Pt. 1
- 105 – How People Change – Pt. 2
- 106 – How People Change – Pt. 3
Homework
- Listen to Soul Stewardship Series in the next couple of weeks.
- Read Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tri
Practical Approaches to Counseling
January 25-31, 2024
- 201 – Gathering Data and Understanding Problems from a Biblical Perspective
- 202 – Finding Root Sources
- 203 – Connecting with a Counselee (The Importance of Trust)
February 1-7, 2024
- 204 – Giving Hope and a Practical Overall Plan
- 205 – The Importance of Homework
- 206 – Staying on Task
Homework
- Required Reading: Curing the Heart by Howard Eyrich and Bill Hine. NOTE. Reading assignments can be completed following the 10-week course. Reading assignments for all modules must be completed before moving on to phase 2 of the certification process1
A Close Look at Marriage
February 8-14, 2024 (We will notify you about whether we will meet this week. Stay tunes. Note: The following dates are incorrect.)
- 301 – God’s Purpose for Marriage
- 302 – Roles of Husband and Wife
- 303 – Communication
September 19-25, 2023
- 304 – Resolving Conflict
- 305 – Physical Intimacy in Marriage
- 306 – Managing Your Marriage
Homework
- Required Reading: Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
Priority Parenting
September 26-October 2, 2023
- 401 – Why are You a Parent?
- 402 – Parenting Priorities
- 403 – Influences
October 3-9, 2023
- 404 – Practical Child Training
- 405 – Dating and Parental Stewardship
- 406 – Dealing with an Empty Nest
Homework
- Required Reading: Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas
Common Issues in Counseling
October 10-16, 2023
- 501 – Forgiveness, Guilt and Repentance
- 502 – Anger
- 503 – Depression
October 17-23, 2023
- 504 – Stress and Worry
- 505 – Sexual Sin
- 506 – Counseling Cases
Required Reading
- Theology of Christian Counseling by Jay Adams
Tab ContentBefore you can move to Phase Two, you will need to read the following books:
- Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, by Paul David Tripp
- Curing the Heart, by Howard Eyrich and William Hines
- Sacred Marriage, by Gary Thomas
- Sacred Parenting, by Gary Thomas
- A Theology of Christian Counseling, by Jay Adams
See Required Reading for links:Â https://riministries.org/resources
After you register for the course, you will receive a free digital copy of the training manual. If you would prefer to purchase a hard copy of the training manual, you can do so here.