'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead'
1 peter 1:3
'Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead'
1 peter 1:3
Meeting
Wednesdays @ 6:30pm-8pm
Starting September 13th, Biblical Counseling Training will take place in the Seminary Room and will last for 28 consecutive weeks. We welcome any individual who is currently discipling or interested in discipling others. There is an accelerated opportunity within this class for those that are interested in becoming a certified counselor.
Our Philosophy
Biblical discipleship and counseling are essential components of a Christian community walking together and speaking the truth in love to one another. All Christians need to understand the key biblical teachings of the issues and challenges that face us in this world and the biblical responses to these challenges. We need to develop biblical skills necessary to overcome sin and suffering for ourselves and to lovingly minister to others.
God has called the church to minister to others for His glory and for the building up of the body of Christ. The SMCC Biblical Counseling ministry exists to minister to one another and to equip believers in effectively ministering God’s Word to hurting people. As our own lives in Christ are enriched and strengthened by the sufficient and authoritative Word of God, we also grow in effective ministry to others. SMCC and the Biblical Counseling ministry is committed to the truth that God has provided us with real and effective answers for the real problems we encounter in life.
The goal of this training is to equip God’s people to be able to minister God’s Word to those in need. If you want to learn to be more effective in ministering to others in your Growth Group, ministry fellowship, for another brother or sister in Christ, to your friends and family in private ministry, or just to learn more about what God’s Word says about what we face in this life, then this class is for you. While this class does not obligate anyone to become a biblical counselor, this training is mandatory for those desiring to become biblical counselors at SMCC.
Our Philosophy
Biblical discipleship and counseling are essential components of a Christian community walking together and speaking the truth in love to one another. All Christians need to understand the key biblical teachings of the issues and challenges that face us in this world and the biblical responses to these challenges. We need to develop biblical skills necessary to overcome sin and suffering for ourselves and to lovingly minister to others.
God has called the church to minister to others for His glory and for the building up of the body of Christ. The SMCC Biblical Counseling ministry exists to minister to one another and to equip believers in effectively ministering God’s Word to hurting people. As our own lives in Christ are enriched and strengthened by the sufficient and authoritative Word of God, we also grow in effective ministry to others. SMCC and the Biblical Counseling ministry is committed to the truth that God has provided us with real and effective answers for the real problems we encounter in life.
The goal of this training is to equip God’s people to be able to minister God’s Word to those in need. If you want to learn to be more effective in ministering to others in your Growth Group, ministry fellowship, for another brother or sister in Christ, to your friends and family in private ministry, or just to learn more about what God’s Word says about what we face in this life, then this class is for you. While this class does not obligate anyone to become a biblical counselor, this training is mandatory for those desiring to become biblical counselors at SMCC.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Will These Sessions Cover?
Each week a different topic is covered in class discussions. Sessions include: theology concerning God, creation, fall, salvation, and sanctification; authority and sufficiency of Scripture; determining the need for change and the biblical process of change; hope in trials and suffering, forgiveness, fear, anxiety, guilt, conflict resolution, depression, addictions, marriage, communication, biblical sexuality, and parenting.
What Curriculum Do you use?
The training includes curriculum from the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC), the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and the Institute of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (IBCD). SMCC is a certified Biblical Counseling Training Center and certification as a Biblical Counselor through IABC is available through this class with additional requirements.
What will training look like?
The training process includes required reading, audio/video tape instruction, class participation, lectures, role playing, co-counseling, and supervised counseling, all geared toward biblical counseling certification with the IABC and ACBC.
Can I become A Licensed Counselor?
SMCC is a certified Biblical Counseling Training Center and certification as a Biblical Counselor through IABC is available through this class with additional requirements.
When, Where and How much?
Training happens on Wednesday nights in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30-8:00 starting September 13th. These sessions will last for 28 consecutive weeks. There is no cost for attending this training.
What If I'm not able to attend on Wednesday nights?
If you are unable to participate in-person sessions, you may still pursue a biblical counseling certification through an independent/directed study. This is a self-paced course that you can begin at anytime. Through audio presentations, reading, submissions of select book reviews and other written reports you will have the ability to become certified on your own time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Will These Sessions Cover?
Each week a different topic is covered in class discussions. Sessions include: theology concerning God, creation, fall, salvation, and sanctification; authority and sufficiency of Scripture; determining the need for change and the biblical process of change; hope in trials and suffering, forgiveness, fear, anxiety, guilt, conflict resolution, depression, addictions, marriage, communication, biblical sexuality, and parenting.
What Curriculum Do you use?
The training includes curriculum from the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC), the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and the Institute of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (IBCD). SMCC is a certified Biblical Counseling Training Center and certification as a Biblical Counselor through IABC is available through this class with additional requirements.
What will training look like?
The training process includes required reading, audio/video tape instruction, class participation, lectures, role playing, co-counseling, and supervised counseling, all geared toward biblical counseling certification with the IABC and ACBC.
Can I become A Licensed Counselor?
SMCC is a certified Biblical Counseling Training Center and certification as a Biblical Counselor through IABC is available through this class with additional requirements.
When, Where and How much?
Training happens on Wednesday nights in the Fellowship Hall from 6:30-8:00 starting September 13th. These sessions will last for 28 consecutive weeks. There is no cost for attending this training.
What If I'm not able to attend on Wednesday nights?
If you are unable to participate in in-person sessions, you may still pursue a biblical counseling certification through an independent/directed study. This is a self-paced course that you can begin at anytime. Through audio presentations, reading, submissions of select book reviews and other written reports you will have the ability to become certified on your own time.
Homework Portal:
Please complete the following documents that correspond with this week's session and turn them in at the designated time to Kevin Lee.
Resources
Kevin Lee
counseling Pastor & Lay Elder
Kevin Lee is the Pastor of Biblical Counseling at SMCC. He graduated from Birmingham Theological Seminary in 2017 with a Masters of Biblical Counseling and was ordained at SMCC as a Lay Pastor for Biblical Counseling. Please contact Kevin if you have any residual questions about counseling certification; he would be happy to assist you.
Kevin Lee
counseling Pastor & Lay Elder
Kevin Lee is the Pastor of Biblical Counseling at SMCC. He graduated from Birmingham Theological Seminary in 2017 with a Masters of Biblical Counseling and was ordained at SMCC as a Lay Pastor for Biblical Counseling. Please contact Kevin if you have any residual questions about counseling certification, he would be happy to assist you.