Track program

~ Track Counselor Training Program ~

Reigning Grace Counseling Center is also a training center for those desiring to learn how to counsel and disciple others in both a church setting or a para-church organization.

Our training classes are taught by counselors who are certified with the National Association of Biblical Counselors, the International Association of Biblical Counselors, or both!

Biblical counseling is discipleship - intensive one-to-one discipleship and we have developed an extensive curriculum that will thoroughly equip any student looking for instruction in how to counsel and disciple others biblically.

We offer several methods for training.

Our Intensive Training Program offers the students an intensive 3 day learning experience. We bring our training program to your venue and will spend 3 days in lecture, discussion and case studies. Ideal for the church that is interested in exposing the congregation to the basics of biblical counseling as a foundation.

Our Seminar Style Program offers full time workers to take the classes in a manageable time frame. Attending classes one weekend per month and reading the required material in the off weeks leaves the student plenty of time for "normal" life while still training for a future in ministry.

Our Track Training Program (begins January, 2011) features classes that meet one evening per week for six weeks (per Track) of intensive training in biblical counseling and discipleship. For those students able to travel to the Kansas City Missouri area who want the live classroom experience, this is ideal. See the sidebar for more details!

Our On-line Program (soon to be launched) will allow students to access our training via internet download or webinar! Our training program is outlined below and approved by the International Association of Biblical Counselors for certification in their organization. Julie is the State Coordinator for the IABC and will assist you in securing your certification.

Please go to our Calendar and Events page for the schedule of our training classes.

You may purchase our Tracks individually below using our secure Paypal account. Any valid credit card may be used.

TRACK 6 BEGINS FEBRUARY 20, 2012!

Our counseling Track Training Program allows our students to complete their training in a classroom format over the course of two years.

We fully prepare our students for a role in a Biblical Counseling/ Discipleship ministry through our lectures, comprehensive notes and diagrams, and a thorough required reading list of books written by the finest Biblical Counselors of our time.

The Case Study component presents real life counseling situations for immediate practical application of the lessons on a weekly basis!

Each Track is only $ 60.00 ($10.00 per credit hour, plus books for guided reading assignments), which is much more affordable than traditional college level programs.

Our Track Program will help the man or woman interested in being thoroughly equipped for a lay-counseling or discipleship ministry as well as the pastor or missionary who desires to help the people he or she serves at home or abroad.

You may register by accessing the Student Registration Link below:

Track 6 Registration

You may also pay for each class individually. Click on the class of your choice to pay via Paypal.

Week 1: The Marriage Covenant
Week 2: The Basics of Marriage
Week 3: The Husband's Role
Week 4: The Wife's Role
Week 5: Restoring a Broken Marriage
Week 6: The Unequally Yoked Marriage

For more information email or call 816-694-1677

Track 1 Foundations of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship Track 1 lays the foundation for solid biblical counseling and discipleship. In this track the student will learn the theological underpinnings for our methodology, and examine some particular aspects such as grace in counseling and the study of man. This Track is essential for the serious student of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship. Topics covered: 1. The Context for Biblical Counseling 2. The Context for Biblical Counseling Part 2 3. The Context of Biblical Counseling the Pastor’s Role 4. Who is a Qualified Biblical Counselor? 5. The Bible’s Superior Answers to Psychological Explanations 6. Feelings, Nothing More than Feelings

Track 1 Foundations of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship

Track 1 lays the foundation for solid biblical counseling and discipleship. In this track the student will learn the theological underpinnings for our methodology, and examine some particular aspects such as grace in counseling and the study of man. This Track is essential for the serious student of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship.

Topics covered:

1. The Context for Biblical Counseling

2. The Context for Biblical Counseling Part 2

3. The Context of Biblical Counseling the Pastor’s Role

4. Who is a Qualified Biblical Counselor?

5. The Bible’s Superior Answers to Psychological Explanations

6. Feelings, Nothing More than Feelings

Track 2 Theology of Biblical Counseling

Track 2 continues laying the foundation for solid biblical counseling and discipleship. In this track the student will learn the theological underpinnings for our methodology, and examine some particular aspects of theology in the counseling setting. This Track is essential for the serious student of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship.

Topics covered:

1. An Adequate View of God

2. An Adequate View of Self and Sin

3. Hermeneutics

4. Sovereignty of God in Counseling

5. The Work of the Holy Spirit in Counseling

6. Grace in Counseling

Track 3 Functions of Biblical Counseling Track 3 completes the foundations portion of our training program. In this Track, you will learn the key elements of the counseling process. Topics covered: 1. Key elements in Biblical Counseling- Data 2. Key elements- Involvement/Hope 3. Key elements- Homework 4. Organizing Data 5. Heart change- The Process of Biblical Change 6. Doctrine of Spiritual Growth

Track 3 Functions of Biblical Counseling

Track 3 completes the foundations portion of our training program. In this Track, you will learn the key elements of the counseling process.

Topics covered:

1. Key elements in Biblical Counseling- Data

2. Key elements- Involvement/Hope

3. Key elements- Homework

4. Organizing Data

5. Heart change- The Process of Biblical Change

6. Doctrine of Spiritual Growth

Track 4 Specific Issues Track 4 begins to examine specific issues found in Biblical Counseling and Discipleship. We will learn of many of the "common to man" problems for which people seek help. The student will learn how heart change brings life change in these areas. Topics covered: 1. Five Rules of Communication 2. Characteristics of Excellent BC 3. Knowing the Will of God 4. Anger 5. Fear, Worry, Anxiety - Part 1 6. Fear, Worry, Anxiety - Part 2

Track 4 Specific Issues

Track 4 begins to examine specific issues found in Biblical Counseling and Discipleship. We will learn of many of the "common to man" problems for which people seek help. The student will learn how heart change brings life change in these areas.

Topics covered:

1. Five Rules of Communication

2. Characteristics of Excellent BC

3. Knowing the Will of God

4. Anger

5. Fear, Worry, Anxiety - Part 1

6. Fear, Worry, Anxiety - Part 2

Track 5 Specific Issues - Advanced Counseling Track 5 continues to address more advanced areas of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship and the sufficiency of Scripture to meet the needs of the counselee. The student will learn how to biblically deal with numerous common to man issues. Topics covered: 1. Forgiveness 2. Guilt 3. Self-esteem 4. Bitterness 5. Presenting the Gospel to the Unsaved 6. Counseling Those with a Substance Abuse Issue

Track 5 Specific Issues - Advanced Counseling

Track 5 continues to address more advanced areas of Biblical Counseling and Discipleship and the sufficiency of Scripture to meet the needs of the counselee. The student will learn how to biblically deal with numerous common to man issues.

Topics covered:

1. Forgiveness

2. Guilt

3. Self-esteem

4. Bitterness

5. Presenting the Gospel to the Unsaved

6. Counseling Those with a Substance Abuse Issue

Track 6 Marriage Issues Track 6 addresses issues in marriage. It is suitable for couples seeking to learn how to correct marital problems and is often given as homework to our couples in counseling. Topics covered: 1. Preparing for Marriage 2. God's Basic Truths About Marriage 3. Husband's Role 4. Wife's Role 5. Restoring A Broken Marriage 6. Counseling the Unequally Yoked

Track 6 Marriage Issues

Track 6 addresses issues in marriage. It is suitable for couples seeking to learn how to correct marital problems and is often given as homework to our couples in counseling.

Topics covered:

1. Preparing for Marriage

2. God's Basic Truths About Marriage

3. Husband's Role

4. Wife's Role

5. Restoring A Broken Marriage

6. Counseling the Unequally Yoked

Track 7 Parenting Issues Track 7 follows up the Marriage Track with Parenting issues. This Track is often used for homework for family counseling. Topics covered: 1. Parenting Redemptively Part 1 2. Parenting Redemptively Part 2 3. Mentoring Children of Divorce 4. ADD-ADHD Part 1 5. ADD-ADHD Part 2 6. Parenting Angry Children

Track 7 Parenting Issues

Track 7 follows up the Marriage Track with Parenting issues. This Track is often used for homework for family counseling.

Topics covered:

1. Parenting Redemptively Part 1

2. Parenting Redemptively Part 2

3. Mentoring Children of Divorce

4. ADD-ADHD Part 1

5. ADD-ADHD Part 2

6. Parenting Angry Children

Track 8 Certification Assistance

Track 8 is the Certification Track. RGCC is authorized as a training facility for the IABC and this track will assist the student in preparing for the written Counseling and Theological Exams that are required for Certification with IABC.