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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 Sufficiency and the Christian Life

Dr. Ab will be preaching at the morning worship service at Forest Lake Bible Church in Niceville, Florida on Sunday July 28, 2019. The Sermon title is: Biblical Sufficiency and the Christian Life. Please make plans to join us! Date: Sunday July 28, 2019 Location: Forest Lake Bible Church, Niceville, Florida Time: 10:30 am Topic: … Read More

Gospel Centered Biblical Counseling

I will be returning to New Generation Church in Mobile, Alabama to lead their upcoming Biblical Counseling Conference. The theme of the conference is: Gospel Centered Biblical Counseling. This will be an excellent study, suitable for seasoned biblical counselors, former students, and those who are new to biblical counseling. On Saturday July 20th, we are … Read More

The Sufficiency of Scripture in the Christian Life

I have the great privilege of returning to the Word from the Barn Fellowship in Suamico (Green Bay), Wisconsin on Sunday May 19, 2019. I will be preaching at both the morning (10:00 am) and evening (6:00 pm) services. The topic of the teaching is: The Sufficiency of Scripture in the Christian Life. My new book: Why … Read More

Biblical Counseling Conference–The Sufficiency of Scripture

I will be returning to Valley Baptist Church in Appleton, Wisconsin to lead their upcoming Biblical Counseling Conference. The theme of the conference is: The Sufficiency of Scripture. This will be an excellent study, suitable for seasoned biblical counselors, former students, and those who are new to biblical counseling. The conference is open to 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

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?

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Briarwood Presbyterian Church…Biblical Counseling Conference

Briarwood Presbyterian Church, in Birmingham, Alabama, will hold its annual Biblical Counseling Conference June 29-30, 2018, at the Briarwood church campus. There will be a number of great speakers and topics for your growth as a biblical counselor. Karen and I hope our students will take advantage of this tremendous learning opportunity. BRIARWOOD SUMMER COUNSELING … Read More