Resources
Grow in confidence in God’s Word.
Training for those who want to counsel others, and trusted books for anyone who wants to understand how Scripture meets the troubles of life.
Further training
Become a biblical counselor.
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ACBC
Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
The certifying body our counselors are working toward, with training, a certification pathway and a wealth of free resources.
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BCAA
Biblical Counsellors Association of Africa
The African arm of the biblical counseling movement (formerly ACBC Africa), training and supporting counselors for local churches across the continent.
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SMTI
Strengthening Ministries Training Institute
Based in Pretoria, South Africa, SMTI equips pastors and church members in biblical counseling and discipleship for the local church.
Recommended reading
Books we trust.
A starting shelf, grouped by topic. Many are available from Shepherd Press and other Christian booksellers.
Foundations
- Instruments in the Redeemer’s HandsPaul David Tripp
- How People ChangeTimothy S. Lane & Paul David Tripp
- Seeing with New EyesDavid Powlison
- A Theology of Biblical CounselingHeath Lambert
Fear, anxiety & depression
- Running ScaredEdward T. Welch
- Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn DarknessEdward T. Welch
- When People Are Big and God Is SmallEdward T. Welch
Marriage & family
- When Sinners Say “I Do”Dave Harvey
- Shepherding a Child’s HeartTedd Tripp
- Strengthening Your MarriageWayne A. Mack
Anger, conflict & suffering
- Uprooting AngerRobert D. Jones
- The PeacemakerKen Sande
- Dark Clouds, Deep MercyMark Vroegop