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.
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).
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."
2025
Digital Courses*
"How the Bible Actually Helps
Real People
With Real Problems" Online
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
God's Design for Life Issues
Depression; Anxiety; Worry;
Fear; Codependency; Anger.
$65
Theology
Christology; Bibliology;
Theology Proper; Anthropology;
Soteriology; Pneumatology;
Ecclesiology.
$60
Suffering, Medical Illness, & Psychological Diagnoses
Helping the Suffering;
Medical Illness;
Psychological Diagnoses.
$40
God's Design for Parenting
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
Relationships: Keys to Growth
The Perfect Model; Love; Honor;
Communication; Marriage;
Roles of Husband and Wife;
Sexuality.
$60
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
Freedom from Guilt & Shame
Emotions; Fallen: What is Sin?;
Oh, the Guilt; Blessed Forgiveness;
Drowning in Shame;
The Forgiven Becoming Forgiving.
$50
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.
There IS hope!
Join us online to learn how to biblically overcome strongholds and answer the question, “Where is God when I hurt?”
When
~ When you complete the registration, the YouTube links and materials will be emailed to you.
~ You may watch the lessons at your convenience.
Donations (based on the courses you select)
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.
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.
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.
CURRENT COURSE:
FIVE-STAR TOOLS
For Helping God’s People Biblically
Have you tried to explain an amazing concept to someone, but it just fell flat?
A picture is better than 1000 words—and do we have great diagrams that will help!
No artistic ability needed—they are so easy you could draw them on a napkin at the coffee shop!
When: 4 Wednesdays, April 1-22, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
~ In person:
Childcare is available; feel free to bring your dinner!
or
~ Zoom: you will receive a link before the first class,
or
~ Online: you will receive a YouTube link to watch at your convenience after each class.
Where:
Brentwood Baptist Church Rm 2140C,
7777 Concord Rd, Brentwood, TN 37027
$$: It's our gift to you!
TO REGISTER--Please copy and paste this link into your browser to register to join the group and receive further information:
**If you need childcare, you MUST RSVP**
Click HERE to RSVP for childcare
Presenters:
Virginia Stewart, PhD in Biblical Counseling, ACBC/IABC Certified
Jan Shaffer, ACBC and IABC Certified
Raquel Warren, ACBC and IABC Certified
Questions? Please contact hopeministriestn@gmail.com.
*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.
Helping Others for the Purpose of Eternity
"Your testimonies are my delight;
they are my counselors.”
(Psalm 119:24)