Writing to the church in Rome, Paul expressed his confidence that the church, equipped with the Scriptures and led by the Holy Spirit, had what it required to effectively counsel its own people: “I myself am satisfied about you, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge and able to instruct one another” (Romans 15:14).
Counselling is frequently outsourced by local churches to “professional” counsellors: psychologists, psychiatrists, therapists, etc. It is our conviction, as a church, that the Scriptures are sufficient to counsel, and that Spirit-led believers are competent to counsel each other.
Bethany Bible Church in Washington, Illinois, is a church that understands and effectively models a local church-based counselling ministry. We were privileged to host three Bethany elders—Daniel Bennett, Kirk Hoffman and Dave Robinson—who spoke on how every member of the local church can be equipped through the Scriptures to counsel. The recordings of these sessions can be accessed below.
Session 1: The Philosophy of Biblical Counselling (Daniel Bennett)
Daniel Bennett - 15 September, 2017
The Philosophy of Biblical Counseling (Various Texts)
What does the Bible say about who we are and who we should be? What is unique about biblical counselling?
From Series: "Counselling Conference 2017"
These recordings were made at the 2017 counselling conferences hosted by BBC.
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Session 2: The Principles of Biblical Counselling (Kirk Hoffman)
Kirk Hoffman - 16 September, 2017
The Principles of Biblical Counselling (Colossians 3:1–17)
What does the Bible say about how a person can get from A to Z? What are the foundational principles of biblical counselling?
From Series: "Counselling Conference 2017"
These recordings were made at the 2017 counselling conferences hosted by BBC.
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Session 3: The Practice of Biblical Counselling (Daniel Bennett)
Daniel Bennett - 16 September, 2017
The Practice of Biblical Counselling (Various Texts)
How do I come alongside a person to help them get from A to Z? What does biblical counselling look like?
From Series: "Counselling Conference 2017"
These recordings were made at the 2017 counselling conferences hosted by BBC.
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Session 4: The Practitioners of Biblical Counselling (Daniel Bennett)
Daniel Bennett - 17 September, 2017
The Practitioners of Biblical Counselling (Romans 15:1–6, 14)
Why do I have a responsibility to be a person who helps people get from A to Z? Who can and should do this?
From Series: "Counselling Conference 2017"
These recordings were made at the 2017 counselling conferences hosted by BBC.
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Session 5: The Pitfalls of Biblical Counselling (Dave Robinson)
Dave Robinson - 17 September, 2017
The Pitfalls of Biblical Counselling (Galatians 6:1–5)
What are some dangers as a person or Church tries to help people get from A to Z? What are some dangers to avoid?
From Series: "Counselling Conference 2017"
These recordings were made at the 2017 counselling conferences hosted by BBC.
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Questions and Answers (Daniel Bennett, Kirk Hoffman and Dave Robinson)
Daniel Bennett - 17 September, 2017
Counselling Conference Questions and Answers
Daniel Bennett, Kirk Hoffman and Dave Robinson answer questions from the congregation during the 2017 Counselling Conference at BBC.
From Series: "Counselling Conference 2017"
These recordings were made at the 2017 counselling conferences hosted by BBC.