(Formerly Vancouver Bible Institute)
Biblical Counseling Training Institute
5 Education Tracks
5 Education Tracks
2 Training Formats
NEXT NEW LIVE-STREAM COHORT BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
Looking for an intro-level option? Consider registering for
The Foundations Series
Two modules of training give you a good base for understanding the basics and the dynamics of discipleship and soul-care.
You can decide from there whether that will suffice, or if you want to press on toward commissioning or certification.
Ideal for individuals or churches looking to get a better understanding of biblical counseling and discipleship.
More info, email the Program Administrator
The Foundations Series
Two modules of training give you a good base for understanding the basics and the dynamics of discipleship and soul-care.
You can decide from there whether that will suffice, or if you want to press on toward commissioning or certification.
Ideal for individuals or churches looking to get a better understanding of biblical counseling and discipleship.
More info, email the Program Administrator
All courses are offered as LIVE-STREAMING or online Self-DIRECTed
Apply & Register for
DIPLOMA IN Discipleship & Soul-care
COMMISSIONED FOR DISCIPLESHIP & SOUL-CARE
Certified IN DISCIPLESHIP & SOUL-CARE
LEVEL III SPECIALIZATION
All courses may also be taken individually.
Special PROCESS for Level III Specialization Courses
NEXT NEW LIVE-STREAM COHORT BEGINS
SEPTEMBER , 2025
SEPTEMBER , 2025
Live-Streaming Schedule
(all times Pacific)
(all times Pacific)
Winter Term, 2025
(Deadline to Register 12/27/2024) BC08 - Intro to Christian Mediation and Reconciliation Monday Evenings, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Begins January 13, 2025 | Ends March 17. 2025 SPECIAL COHORT - Deadline to Register 12/23/24 BC31 -Counseling Survivors of Abuse Level III Specialization Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Begins January 7, 2025 | Ends March 25, 2025 BC05 - Whole-Person Ministry Thursday Evenings, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Begins January 9, 2025 | Ends March 13, 2025 |
Spring Term, 2025
(Deadline to Register 3/24/2025) BC09 - Addiction & Recovery Models Monday Evenings, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Begins April 7, 2025 | Ends June 30, 2025 SPECIAL COHORT - Deadline to Register 4/01/2025 BC34 - Long-term & Dynamic Trauma Level III Specialization Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Begins April 15, 2025 | Ends July 1, 2025 BC06 - Unbound Thursday Evenings, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Begins April 3, 2025 | Ends June 26, 2025 |