What To Expect
At the 2026 annual conference you’ll have the opportunity to:
Grow in your own walk with Jesus Christ by studying and applying His Word for life change and growth
Be trained and equipped to disciple and counsel others using the Scriptures
Refine your skills for ministry in the local church
Attend a conference that fulfills the training required for Phase I of ACBC certification
Fundamentals Training Course
The Basics
Hybrid course offered in person and on live-stream (with requirements). This introductory course is designed to train you in the basics of biblical counseling.
Topics include:
Theology of Biblical Counseling
The Biblical Process of Change
Key Elements of Counseling
Comparison of Counseling Models
Marriage (roles, communication, intimacy)
Parenting
Life Topics (depression, anger, worry, trials)
Medical Issues in Biblical Counseling
Track 1 can be used to satisfy the training requirement of Phase I of ACBC Certification
Advanced Topics Course
Advanced Topics in Biblical Counseling
This course is designed for those who have already taken a basic course in biblical counseling, provides training for counseling more challenging life issues, such as abuse, crisis counseling, addictions, blended families, and sexual sin. It includes both lesson presentation and case studies. Some of the topics include:
The Motivation to Change
When We Don’t Understand God
Theology of Sleep
The Lord’s Prayer for Biblical Counseling
Trauma Informed Counseling
location
Calvary Bible Church
4800 El Campo Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76107
817-738-8456
Additional Information
Schedule
The conference will take place over three weekends.
September 18-19
October 16-17
November 13-14
Each weekend follows the same schedule:
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Cost (includes all 3 weekends)
Early Bird Rate – $125 before July 1
Regular Rate – $150 between July 1 – August 31
Last Minute Rate – $175 – After August 31
What is ACBC?
For nearly 40 years, the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (formerly known as NANC) has been certifying biblical counselors to ensure doctrinal integrity and to promote excellence in biblical counseling.