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Biblical Counseling with Individuals-Biblical University of Lublin Poland

Biblical Counseling with Individuals expands upon the basic principles offered in the introductory class. With a focus on individual spiritual, emotional, relational, and behavioral concerns, the student is trained in specific techniques of care in a one-to-one relationship of discipleship, education, and counseling. Common issues of depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, and addiction are … Read More

Introduction to Biblical Counseling–Lublin Poland

BCI has the great privilege of teaching biblical counseling through the Biblical University of Lublin Poland. We will be training approximately 50 students, many of which are actively involved in church plants throughout Poland. The first class will be offered via the Internet Simulcast Transmission, with future classes occurring online and on site in Poland. … Read More

Introduction to Biblical Counseling–Arlington, WA

Introduction to Biblical Counseling– Introduction to Biblical Counseling is the first required course for all students. The course introduces the student to basic concepts of Biblical counseling including problem identification and definition, treatment planning, and counseling techniques and intervention with individuals and families in crisis. Students are trained in the direct application of Scripture to … Read More

Introduction to Biblical Counseling

Introduction to Biblical Counseling is the first required course for all students. The course introduces the student to basic concepts of Biblical counseling including problem identification and definition, treatment planning, and counseling techniques and intervention with individuals and families in crisis. Students are trained in the direct application of Scripture to specific problem areas, the … Read More

Biblical Counseling Supervision III

The final of three seminars for current students in the Destin, Florida training group who are completing the requirements for certification. Each of the tree seminars will provide an opportunity for case studies, counseling practicum, and faculty supervision necessary to complete the BCI training program. Each student is required to complete: 20 hours of counseling … Read More

Biblical Counseling Supervision II

The second of three seminars for current students in the Destin, Florida training group who are completing the requirements for certification. Each of the tree seminars will provide an opportunity for case studies, counseling practicum, and faculty supervision necessary to complete the BCI training program. Each student is required to complete: 20 hours of counseling … Read More

Biblical Counseling Supervision I

The first of three seminars for current students in the Destin, Florida training group who are completing the requirements for certification. Each of the tree seminars will provide an opportunity for case studies, counseling practicum, and faculty supervision necessary to complete the BCI training program. Each student is required to complete: 20 hours of counseling … Read More

Crisis Biblical Counseling

This course addresses the response of the Body in crisis situations. Counseling approaches for use in natural disasters (hurricanes, floods, earthquake, etc.), crime situations (homicide, sexual assault, terrorist activity, etc.), and personal crisis situations (illness, sudden loss, abuse, etc.) are taught. This course is especially useful for Chaplains, disaster relief workers, crisis first responders, police … Read More

Married Life with an Unbeliever

By Dr. Ab Abercrombie

Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? (2 Cor 6:14-15, NKJV).

The language of this passage is very direct and absolute. Paul writes with clarity that leaves no room for discussion or concession. Christians should not, must not, be “yoked together with unbelievers”. And yet within our counseling ministry, this is perhaps the fastest growing segment of counselees seeking marriage counseling.

The issues affecting this mixed marriage are often complicated and even volatile. As our text states, there is no communion (fellowship) between light and darkness, and there is no accord (agreement) between Christ and the devil. How then do we expect these contrary spirits to effectively merge?