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Introductory Resources

Introduction to Biblical Counseling

Introduction to Biblical Counseling

The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams

by Heath Lambert, Crossway

Biblical Crisis Counseling: Not If, But When

by John Babler, CreateSpace

The Christian Counselor’s Manual

by Jay Adams, Zondervan

Competent to Counsel

by Jay Adams, Zondervan

Counseling by the Book: Revised and Expanded Edition

by John Babler and Nicholas Ellen, CreateSpace

Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically

by John MacArthur, Thomas Nelson

Counseling the Hard Cases

edited by Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert, B&H Academic

Discipling the Flock

by Paul Tautges, Shepherd Press

The Homework Manual

by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing

How People Change

by Timothy Lane and Paul David Tripp, New Growth Press

How to Help People Change

by Jay Adams, Zondervan

Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands

by Paul David Tripp, P & R Publishing

Putting Your Past in Its Place

by Steve Viars, Harvest House Publishers

Putting the Truth to Work

by Daniel Doriani, P & R Publishing

Seeing with New Eyes

by David Powlison, P & R Publishing

Speaking the Truth in Love

by David Powlison, Punch Press

The Trellis and the Vine

by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne, Matthias Media

History of Biblical Counseling
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The Biblical Counseling Movement after Adams

by Heath Lambert, Crossway

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The Biblical Counseling Movement: History and Context

by David Powlison, New Growth Press

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General Introduction & Methodology
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Counseling How to Counsel Biblically

by John MacArthur & Biblical Counseling Faculty, Thomas Nelson

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Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change

by Paul David Tripp, P & R Publishing

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Help Booklets

Help Booklets

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CCEF Booklets (Peer Pressure, How to Love Difficult People, Eating Disorders, Stress, Marriage, Grief, Self -Injury, etc.)

P & R Publishing

Buy on CCEF.org

Help booklets (53)

  1. Help! Disability Pressures Our Marriage
  2. Help! He’s Struggling with Pornography
  3. Help! I Can’t Forgive
  4. Help! I Can’t Get Motivated
  5. Help! I Can’t Handle All These Trials
  6. Help! I Feel Ashamed
  7. Help! I Get Panic Attacks
  8. Help! I Have Breast Cancer
  9. Help! I Have Parkinson’s Disease
  10. Help! I Live with Chronic Pain
  11. Help! I Need a Church
  12. Help! I Want to be a Loving Husband
  13. Help! I Want to Change
  14. Help! I Want to Model Submission in Marriage
  15. Help! I’m a Single Mom
  16. Help! I’m a Slave to Food
  17. Help! I’m Addicted
  18. Help! I’m Anxious
  19. Help! I’m Being Deployed
  20. Help! I’m Being Manipulated
  21. Help! I’m Confused About Dating
  22. Help! I’m Depressed
  23. Help! I’m Drowning in Debt
  24. Help! I’m in a Conflict
  25. Help! I’m in a Painful Marriage
  26. Help! I’m Living with Terminal Illness
  27. Help! I’m So Lonely!
  28. Help! I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder
  29. Help! I’ve Been Traumatized by Combat
  30. Help! My Anger Is Out of Control
  31. Help! My Baby Died
  32. Help! My Child Has a Disability
  33. Help! My Child is Being Bullied
  34. Help! My Friend Has a Disability
  35. Help! My Friend Is Suicidal
  36. Help! My Grandchild Has a Disability
  37. Help! My Kids Are Viewing Pornography
  38. Help! My Loved One Had a Stroke
  39. Help! My Parents Abused Me When I Was a Kid
  40. Help! My Sibling Has a Disability
  41. Help! My Spouse Died
  42. Help! My Spouse Has Been Unfaithful
  43. Help! My Teen Is Depressed
  44. Help! My Teen Is Rebellious
  45. Help! My Teen Struggles with Same-Sex Attractions
  46. Help! My Toddler Rules the House
  47. Help! Our Sex Life Is Troubled by Past Abuse
  48. Help! She’s Struggling with Pornography
  49. Help! Someone I Love Died by Suicide
  50. Help! Someone I Love Has Alzheimer’s
  51. Help! Someone I Love Has Been Abused
  52. Help! Someone I Love Has Cancer
  53. Help! Some I Love Suffers from Traumatic Brain Injury
Recommended Websites

The Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship

for further counseling training

IBCD.ORG



Association of Certified Biblical Counselors

for certification and training and certified biblical counselors

VISIT WEBSITE

 

Biblical Counseling Coalition

for resources, recommended counseling centers, articles

VISIT WEBSITE

 

Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation

for training resources

CCEF.ORG
Strengthening Your Marriage (Videos & Written Resources)

Strengthening Your Marriage (Videos & Written Resources)

Strengthening Your Marriage Part 1 • The Atmosphere in Your Home

with Dr. Ernie Baker

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Strengthening Your Marriage Part 2 • Relationship Sskills That Strengthen Marriages

with Dr. Ernie Baker

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Strengthening Your Marriage Part 3 • A Plan to Work Through Conflict

with Dr. Ernie Baker

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Strengthening Your Marriage Part 4 • A Plan to Work Through Conflict

with Dr. Ernie Baker

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Written Resources

Intervening in Crisis Marriages Download PDF

(Applies to Videos Part 1-4)

Loving Difficult People Download PDF

(Applies to Videos • Part 1-4)

Marriage Relationship Counseling Model Download PDF

(Applies to Videos • Part 1 and 2)

Reconciliation: Who Will Make the First Move Download PDF

(Applies to Videos • Part 1-4)

The Effects of Divorce on America (Summary) Download PDF

(Applies to Videos • Part 1-4)

Ten Questions to Ask after a Nasty Fight Download PDF

(Applies to Videos • Part 3 and 4)

Tensions in Relationships Download PDF

(Applies to Video • Part 1)

The PAUSE Principle, Learning to Negotiate as a Servant Download PDF

(Applies to Videos • Part 3 and 4)

Why Work on Your Marriage Download PDF
(Applies to Videos • Part 1-4)

Anxiety, Worry, Control

Anxiety, Worry, Control

Anger, Anxiety and Fear

by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing

Courage: Fighting Fear with Faith

by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing

Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence

by Elyse Fitzpatrick, Harvest House Publishers

Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest

by Edward T. Welch, New Growth Press

Stress: Peace Amid Pressure

by David Powlison, P & R Publishing

Trusting God: Even with Life Hurts

by Jerry Bridges, Nav Press

Worry: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace

by David Powlison, P & R Publishing

Biblical Counseling & Theology

Biblical Counseling & Theology

Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth

by John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue, Crossway

Counseling One Another: A Theology of Inter-personal Discipleship

by Paul Tautges, Shepherd Press

Created in God’s Image

by Anthony A. Hoekema, Eerdmans

Devoted to God

by Sinclair Ferguson, Banner of Truth

A Fight to the Death: Taking Aim at Sin within (Strength for Life)

by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing

God’s Greater Glory

by Bruce Ware, Crossway

The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible

by B. B. Warfield, P & R Publishing

Moody Handbook of Theology

by Paul Enns, Moody Publishers

Power Encounters: Reclaiming Spiritual Warfare

by David Powlison, Baker Pub Group

A Theology of Christian Counseling

by Jay Adams, Zondervan

A Theology of Biblical Counseling

by Heath Lambert, Zondervan Academic

Systematic Theology

by Louis Berkhof, Martino Fine Books

Systematic Theology

by John Frame, P & R Publishing

Trusting God

by Jerry Bridges, NavPress

Words of Life

by Timothy Ward, IVP Academic

Theology of the Inner Person

Theology of the Inner Person

The Enemy Within

by Kris Lundgaard, P & R Publishing

Gospel Treason

by Brad Bigney, P & R Publishing

Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone

by Elyse Fitzpatrick. P & R Publishing

Religious Affections

by Jonathan Edwards. Dover Publications

With All Your Heart

by A. Craig Troxel, Crossway

Worldview, Theology, Science & Physical Problems

Worldview, Theology, Science & Physical Problems

Blame It on the Brain: Distinguishing Chemical Imbalances, Brain Disorders, and Disobedience

by Edward T. Welch, P & R Publishing

The Gospel and Mental Illness

by Heath Lambert, ACBC

Seeing With New Eyes: Counseling and the Human Condition Through the Lens of Scripture

by David Powlison, P & R Publishing

Speaking Truth in Love

by David Powlison, Punch Press

Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

by Paul David Tripp, Crossway

When God Weeps

by Joni Eareckson Tada, Zondervan

Why Christians Can’t Trust Psychology

by Ed Bulkey, Harvest House Publishers

Topical Resources

Addiction

Addiction, Life-Dominating Sin, Enslaving Habits

Anger

Anger

Anger: Calming Your Heart (31-Day Devotional)

by Robert Jones, P & R Publishing

Anger & Stress Management

by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing

Good and Angry

by David Powlison, New Growth Press

The Heart of Anger

by Lou Priolo, Grace and Truth Books

Help! My Anger is Out of Control

by Jim Newheiser, Shepherd Press

Keeping Your Cool

by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing

A Small Book About a Big Problem

by Ed Welch, New Growth Press

Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem

by Robert Jones, P & R Publishing

Anxiety, Worry, Control

Anxiety, Worry, Control

Anger, Anxiety and Fear

by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing

Courage: Fighting Fear with Faith

by Wayne Mack, P & R Publishing

Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence

by Elyse Fitzpatrick, Harvest House Publishers

Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest

by Edward T. Welch, New Growth Press

Stress: Peace Amid Pressure

by David Powlison, P & R Publishing

Trusting God: Even with Life Hurts

by Jerry Bridges, Nav Press

Worry: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace

by David Powlison, P & R Publishing

Conflict Resolution

Conflict Resolution

Communication and Conflict Resolution

by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing

The Freedom and Power of Forgiveness

by John MacArthur, Crossway

Help! I’m in a Conflict

by Ernie Baker, Shepherd Press

The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict

by Ken Sande, Baker Books

Peacemaking for Families

by Ken Sande, Focus on the Family

Pursuing Peace: A Christian Guide to Handling Our Conflicts

by Robert D. Jones, Crossway

Redeeming Church Conflicts

Tara Barthel and David Edling, Baker Books

Unpacking Forgiveness

by Chris Brauns, Crossway

Depression & Sorrow

Depression & Sorrow

Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness

by Edward T. Welch, New Growth Press

If I Am a Christian, Why Am I Depressed?

by Robert B. Somerville, Xulon Press

Out of the Blues: Dealing with the Blues of Depression and Loneliness

by Wayne Mack, Focus Publishing

Spiritual Depression

by Martin Lloyd Jones, Eerdmans

Suffering: Gospel Hope When Life Doesn’t Make Sense

by Paul Tripp, Crossway

Fear of Man

Fear of Man

People Pleasing: How Not to Be an Approval Junkie

by Lou Priolo, P & R Publishing

What Do You Think of Me? Why Do I Care?

by Ed Welch, New Growth Press

When People Are Big and God is Small

by Edward T. Welch, P & R Publishing

Finances & Money

Finances & Money

Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers

by Jim Newheiser, P & R Publishing

Money: Seeking God’s. Wisdom (31-Day Devotionals for Life)

by Jim Newheiser, P & R Publishing

Homosexuality

Homosexuality

Coming Out: Compassion and Truth for Freedom from Homosexuality

by Tom Maxham

Help! My Teen Struggles with Same Sex Attraction

by Ben Marshall, Shepherd Press

The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert

by Rosaria’s Butterfield, Crown & Covenant Publications

Transforming Homosexuality

by Denny Burk and Heath Lambert, P&R Publishing

What Does the Bible Really Teach About Homosexuality?

by Kevin DeYoung, Crossway

Marriage & Family

Marriage & Family

Age of Opportunity

by Paul David Tripp, P & R Publishing

Big Truths for Young Hearts

by Bruce Ware, Crossway

The Biblical Counseling Guide for Women

by John and Janie Street, Harvest House Publishers

The Excellent Wife

by Martha Peace, Focus Publishing

The Exemplary Husband

by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing

The Faithful Parent

by Stuart Scott and Martha Peace, P & R Publishing

Get Outta My Face! How to Reach Angry, Unmotivated Teens with Biblical Counsel

by Rick Horne, Shepherd Press

God, Marriage, and Family

by Andreas Köstenberger, Crossway

Good News for Little Hearts series

Help! My Toddler Rules the House!

by Paul and Karen Tautges, Shepherd Press

In the Aftermath: Past the Pain of Childhood Sexual Abuse

by Pamela Gannon and Beverly Moore, Focus Publishing

Instructing a Child’s Heart

by Margie and Tedd Tripp, Shepherd Press

Letters to a Romantic on Dating

by Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, P & R Publishing

Letters to a Romantic on Engagement

by Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, P & R Publishing

Letters to a Romantic on the First Years

by Sean Perron and Spencer Harmon, P & R Publishing

Marriage: 6 Gospel Commitments Every Couple Needs to Make

by Paul Tripp, Crossway

Marry Wisely, Marry Well

by Ernie Baker, Shepherd Press

Peacemaking for Families

by Ken Sande, Focus on the Family

Shepherding a Child’s Heart

by Tedd Tripp, Shepherd Press

This Momentary Marriage

by John Piper, Crossway

When Sinners Say I Do

by Dave Harvey, Shepherd Press

You Never Stop Being a Parent

by Jim Newheiser and Elyse Fitzpatrick, P & R Publishing

Men’s Issues

Men’s Issues

The Exemplary Husband

by Stuart Scott, Focus Publishing

The Masculine Mandate

by Richard Phillips, Ligonier Ministries

Men Counseling Men: A Biblical Guide to the Major Issues

by John D. Street, Dr. Somerville, Dr. Baker, Dr. Ham, Joshua Clutterham, etc, Harvest House Publishers

Women’s Issues

Women’s Issues

Girls Gone Wise

by Mary Kassian, Moody Publishers

True Beauty

by Carol Mahaney, Crossway

Women Counseling Women: Biblical Answers to Life’s Difficult Problems

by Elyse Fitzpatrick and contributing authors: Mary Somerville, Janie Street, Martha Peace, Karrie Hahn, Harvest House Publishers

Pornography

Pornography

Finally Free

by Heath Lambert, Zondervan

Help! He’s Struggling with Pornography

by Brian Croft, Shepherd Press

Passions of the Heart

by John Street, P & R Publishing

Sexual Detox

by Tim Challies, Cruciform Press

Training Resources

Certification Dashboard

The Certification Dashboard is a required online program to walk you through the ACBC Certification process! You can think of it as an interactive checklist. It does not provide all the materials necessary for certification, but it will be a helpful tool to guide you along the way. To enroll in this program, click here and then follow the instructions that appear on the screen. Remember, this is a required step for pursuing ACBC certification.

Phase 1 Training Videos

View 30+ hours of counseling training videos with Dr. Ryan Trzeciak, Pastor of Counseling and Discipleship, and Dr. Ernie Baker, Pastor of Counseling Supervision and Equipping. 

Dr. Keith Palmer’s ACBC Theology and Counseling Exam Questions/Outlines

DOWNLOAD ACBC Theology Exam Study Guide

DOWNLOAD ACBC Counseling Exam Study Guide

Dr. Ernie Baker’s Theology and Counseling Exam Questions/Outlines

DOWNLOAD ACBC Theology Exam Study Guide

DOWNLOAD ACBC Counseling Exam Study Guide

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ACBC Theology Exams 1-4
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ACBC Theology Exams 4-8
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ACBC Counseling Exam 1
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ACBC Counseling Exams 2-5
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ACBC Counseling Exam 6-7
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OCTOBERACBC Theology Exams 9-10
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ACBC Theology Exams 11-16
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ACBC Counseling Exams 8-9
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ACBC Counseling Exams 10-13
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ACBC Counseling Exams 14-15
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NOVEMBERTheology exam questions 17 – 20
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Theology exam questions 21 – 23
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Theology exam question 24
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Counseling exam questions 16 -18
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Counseling exam questions 19 -20
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Dr. Ernie Baker’s Theology Q&A Audio Sessions

Week 1 • ACBC Wednesday Class (January 8, 2020)

Week 2 • ACBC Wednesday Class (January 15, 2020)

Week 3 • ACBC Wednesday Class (January 29, 2020)

Week 4 • ACBC Wednesday Class (February 12, 2020)

Week 5 • ACBC Wednesday Class (February 19, 2020)

Week 6 • ACBC Wednesday Class (February 26, 2020)

Week 7 • ACBC Wednesday Class (March 4, 2020)

ACBC Approved Reading List

The following books will be helpful to you as you complete your ACBC exams. Individuals pursuing ACBC Certification are required to read 1,000 pages or more from the following resources, 300 pages of which must be from the Biblical Counseling & Theology text category.

Introduction to Biblical Counseling
Blame It on the Brain? by Ed Welch
Competent to Counsel by Jay Adams
Counseling One Another: A Theology of Inter-personal Discipleship by Paul Tautges
Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically by John MacArthur
Counseling the Hard Cases edited by Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert
How to Help People Change by Jay Adams
Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp
Ready to Restore by Jay Adams
Seeing with New Eyes by David Powlison
Speaking Truth in Love by David Powlison
The Christian Counselor’s Manual by Jay Adams
Changed into His Image by Jim Berg
Our Sufficiency in Christ by John MacArthur

Biblical Counseling & Theology
A Theology of Biblical Counseling by Heath Lambert
A Theology of Christian Counseling by Jay Adams
Biblical Doctrine: A Systematic Summary of Bible Truth by John MacArthur and Richard Mayhue
Basic Theology by Charles Ryrie
Christian Theology by Millard Erickson
Moody Handbook of Theology by Paul Enns
Systematic Theology by John Frame
Systematic Theology by Louis Berkhof
The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible by B.B. Warfield
Trusting God by Jerry Bridges

Counseling & Anger
Anger & Stress Management by Wayne Mack
The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo
Uprooting Anger by Robert Jones

Counseling & Anxiety
Anxious for Nothing by John MacArthur
Courage: Fighting Fear with Faith by Wayne Mack
Triumphing Over Sinful Fear by John Flavel
When People Are Big and God Is Small by Ed Welch

Counseling & Avoidance
Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace by Heath Lambert
Godliness through Discipline by Jay Adams
Passions of the Heart by John Street
The Heart of Addictions by Mark Shaw

Counseling & Conflict
Pursuing Peace by Robert D. Jones
Putting Your Past in Its Place by Steve Viars
The Peacemaker by Ken Sande
Unpacking Forgiveness by Chris Brauns

Counseling & Family
God, Marriage, and Family by Andreas Köstenberger
Men and Women in the Church by Kevin DeYoung
Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Ted Tripp
Strengthening Your Marriage God’s Way by Wayne Mack
The Exemplary Husband by Stuart Scott
The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace
The Faithful Parent by Stuart Scott and Martha Peace
Marriage, Divorce and Remarriage by Jay Adams

Counseling & Suffering
God’s Mercy in Our Suffering: Lamentations for Pastors and Counselors by Eric Kress and Paul Tautges
In the Aftermath: Past the Pain of Childhood Sexual Abuse by Pamela Gannon and Beverly Moore
Out of the Blues by Wayne Mack
God’s Grace in Your Suffering by David Powlison

Personal Growth Project

Access video files here.

ACBC Reading Log

Please record the books you have read from the ACBC Approved Reading List, along with the author and exact number of pages from each book. 1,000 or more pages must be read, with at least 300 pages from the Biblical Counseling & Theology texts. Please submit this form with your ACBC Application.

Access the pdf file here.

ACBC Observation Log

You are required to observe an ACBC counselor for a minimum of 10 hours. Be sure to provide the information requested below, even if you have watched DVD’s

Access the pdf file here.

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