Foundations for Counseling Ministry
Objectives of Foundation for Counseling Ministries (formerly Intro. to Biblical Counseling, IBC) Scripture Mandate: The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners; to proclaim the favorable year of the LORD and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all who mourn… Isaiah 61:1-2
Learn to help restore people to wholeness. Help discover God’s foundational truths which shape our ability to relate to God, ourselves and those around us.
The Challenge: Relationship breakdowns affecting millions in all cultures and all walks of life give powerful testimony to the reality of our hurting condition. Our challenge as Christians is to proclaim the power of the Gospel in mending broken hearts.
Course overview: The Foundations for Counseling Ministry (FCM) course is a six-month program with two distinct, but connected components; a classroom component and a field assignment. The three-month classroom segment utilizes lectures, discussions, workshops, small group interactions and personal study. Students benefit from the expertise of resource lecturers an guest faculty from different counseling ministries. Topics include:
* Relationships * Christian Identity
* Listening Prayer * Listening Skills
* Personality Restoration * Renewing the Mind
* Forgiveness * The work of the Cross
Dates: 29/3/12 – 14/9/12
