BIBLICAL COUNSELING TRAINING

ANNUAL SPRING TRAINING

Interested in taking the next step in Biblical Counseling?

In Spring 2026 at Exeter Chapel, EMF is hosting Faith Biblical Counseling’s BCTC (Biblical Counseling Training Conference) virtually.
 
Dates to Save:
March 13-14, 2026
April 10-11, 2026
May 8-9, 2026

Spring 2026 – 30 Hour Training Plan

Join with local believers to participate in your designated Virtual Training (Track 1, Track 2, or Track 3)  over 3 weekends.
Track 1: Foundational Training
This track equips learners with the basic tools and knowledge necessary to minister the Word personally.
Track 2: Intermediate Training
This track builds on the foundational training by discussing additional tools needed to counsel well.
Track 3: Advanced Training
This track provides additional instruction that equips learners to face some of the more advanced issues that arise in counseling.
Track 4: Ongoing Training
This track is created from scratch each year to offer ongoing training on hard cases, current issues, and topics relevant to leading a counseling ministry.

Early Bird Pricing

$239   Register by 1/16/26
$259   Register by 2/13/26
$279   Register after 2/13/26
*cost covers digital notes only, hard copy available at additional cost
 
Hard Copy Notebooks Available for Purchase at Faith Lafayette’s bookstore
Please make sure you purchase the Notebook that matches your registered Track.

What to expect:

  • Each weekend participate in a “watch party” at Exeter Chapel for your selected Track.
  • Enjoy provided refreshments and lunch.
  • Participate in conversations with local EMF Pastors, Biblical Counselors and others interested in learning how to counsel using God’s Word.
Fridays,  5:15pm – 10:00pm
  • light refreshments provided throughout
  • 30 minutes break and discussion time
Saturdays, 8:00am- 4:15pm
  • light refreshments provided throughout
  • lunch provided by EMF
  • breaks and extended discussion time

Registration in two steps:

First, select a track and register for it with Faith Biblical Counseling to get access to the training videos and digital notes.
Second, register with EMF to participate in-person with other local believers.
1. Register through Faith Lafayette Virtual Biblical Counseling Training (BCTC) for your Track (Track 1, 2, 3 or 4)
 
2. Register with EMF to secure your “in-person” spot.