training courses
Biblical counseling—also known as soul care, intensive discipleship, etc.—is Christ's vision for the Church. Therefore, we’ve created an in-depth educational program that provides Christ-centered equipping and training for life and ministry contexts.
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​​This training is open to all individuals throughout the regionf and beyond, including pastors, laypersons, and church leaders. The training courses have been vetted by and can lead to fulfilling the requirements of IABC (International Association of Biblical Counselors).
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​These CORE courses are hosted by HOPE Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee.
As Dr. David Powlison taught, we seek to "restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church by thinking biblically about the issues of living."
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2025
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Digital Courses*
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"How the Bible Actually Helps
Real People
With Real Problems" Online
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Foundations of Intensive Discipleship / Biblical Counseling
What is Biblical Counseling?
Confidentiality; Qualifications;
Instruction; The Heart;
Isolating the Problem;
Building Involvement;
Gathering Data;
Determining Direction;
What is Biblical Change?
Assigning Homework.
$60​​
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God's Design for Life Issues
Depression; Anxiety; Worry;
Fear; Codependency; Anger.
$65
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Theology
Christology; Bibliology;
Theology Proper; Anthropology;
Soteriology; Pneumatology;
Ecclesiology.
$60
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Suffering, Medical Illness, & Psychological Diagnoses
Helping the Suffering;
Medical Illness;
Psychological Diagnoses.
$40
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God's Design for Parenting
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Struggles of Today;
The Perfect Model of Parenting;
Discipline and Instruction;
Hypocrisy, Integrity, and Success;
God’s Truths, Suggested Policies,
Guidelines; Do Not Provoke;
Discipline and Lies We Believe;
Biblical Parenting Models;
Communication and Wisdom.
$50
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Relationships: Keys to Growth
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The Perfect Model; Love; Honor;
Communication; Marriage;
Roles of Husband and Wife;
Sexuality.
$60
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Distinctives of Intensive Discipleship / Biblical Counseling
What is Biblical Counseling?
Let’s Talk About Presuppositions;
Various Theories;
Brief History of Psychology;
Let’s Be Bereans.
$40
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Freedom from Guilt & Shame
Emotions; Fallen: What is Sin?;
Oh, the Guilt; Blessed Forgiveness;
Drowning in Shame;
The Forgiven Becoming Forgiving.
$50
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None of these topics is easy to talk about. But what is even harder than talking about them is NOT talking about them and struggling every day.
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There IS hope!
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Join us online to learn how to biblically overcome strongholds and answer the question, “Where is God when I hurt?”
When
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~ When you complete the registration, the YouTube links and materials will be emailed to you.
~ You may watch the lessons at your convenience.​​
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Donations (based on the courses you select)
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1) For mailing checks:
~ Checks are to be made out to: BAS (an abbreviation for Business Administration Services).
~ Email hopeministriestn@gmail.com for the mailing address.
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2) Zelle:
~ Email hopeministriestn@gmail.com for detailed information.
~ This is the easiest form of donating as it is bank to bank.
3) Cash:
~ You may mail cash (folded inside a sheet of paper so it cannot be seen) in an envelope.
~ Email hopeministriestn@gmail.com for the mailing address.
(This is a rather risky form of donating.)
~ You may bring cash to the HOPE Ministries Administrator.
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Click here to register
*These courses, hosted by HOPE Ministries, are vetted by and fulfill one portion of the requirements of the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC).
These courses will help those writing the ACBC exams.
These courses are not for state licensure.
*Email hopeministriestn@gmail.com with any questions.
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2026
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IN PERSON, Zoom, & DIGITAL
REDEEMING RELATIONSHIPS
GOD’S DESIGN FOR HIS PEOPLE
2026*
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"How the Bible Actually Helps
Real People
With Real Problems"
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Come join us for REDEEMING RELATIONSHIPS 2026: GOD’S DESIGN FOR HIS PEOPLE – in person or online at your convenience – for 9 weeks!
There's a lot of talk about relationships and the Bible these days, but is it focused on how our Lord and His Word can be life-giving and transform us?
Does the Bible really talk about...
~ How to bring back love, honor, and respect (or is it even possible) —
or bring back communication that’s constructive?
~ How to respond so I’m not just a doormat?
~ How to love someone so unlovable, so unpleasant —
or to honor someone so disagreeable?
~ How biblical concepts affect me as a single? in my
marriage? in my workplace?
~ What's the point?
Yes, yes, and yes! All of us at any age or stage can benefit from God’s timeless truths about relationships—and there are few investments with a bigger payoff.
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Location
Brentwood Baptist Church, Room 2140C
7777 Concord Rd., Brentwood, TN 37027
When: Wednesday evenings, Jan. 21 - Mar. 25, 2026,
6:00 - 7:30 PM
Formats: You can join us:
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~ In person
No class Mar. 11 (Spring Break)
Childcare is available!
Feel free to bring your dinner!
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~ Zoom: You will receive a link in January.
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~ Online: You'll receive a YouTube link after each class.
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Hope to see you then! Click here to register
*Email hopeministriestn@gmail.com with any questions.
*This course is vetted by and fulfills one portion of the requirements of the International Association of Biblical Counseling (IABC).
This course will help those writing the ACBC exams.
This course is not for state licensure.
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Helping Others for the Purpose of Eternity
"Your testimonies are my delight;
they are my counselors.”
(Psalm 119:24)