BCEC Newsletter

Training Track IV
Advanced Discipleship

COURSE OF STUDY: Pastoral Counseling

Required Reading*

Jay Adams
The Christian Counselors Manual

John MacArthur & Wayne Mack

Introduction to Biblical Counseling

Edward T. Welch
Blame It on the Brain?

Statement of Faith
Must be in agreement with the STATEMENT OF FAITH of BCEC.

Ministry Involvement
Must be actively involved in a body of believers.
Must provide a letter of recommendation from their ‘Lead Counselor”.
Must have the recommendation of the Board of Directors of BCEC.
Must provide an updated letter of recommendation from their pastor or
church board stating that they are growing in the qualifications of
leadership outlined for church leaders found in 1 Timothy 3.

Prerequisites
Complete all requirements for Level I, II & III.
Complete 10 hours of observation as a team member or co-leader and
provide case report forms for each hour.
Familiarize yourself with Dr. Bob Smith’s reference tool:
The Christian Counselors Medical Desk Reference

Entitlement
Level IV Certificate entitles the individual to assume the role of ‘Lead Counselor”.

Exceptions
Exceptions to any of the above requirements must be approved by 2/3rds majority vote of the Board of Directors of BCEC.

* The completion of the required reading must include a two to three page synopsis per book.