Biblical Counseling Resources

Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF)

CCEF has a variety of resources available including the School of Biblical Counseling (with distance education courses in Biblical counseling) and the Journal of Biblical Counseling. Browse through the wealth of material available in their bookstore, including audio downloads from past annual conferences.

Harvest USA

Solid, Biblical thought on a variety of sexual topics. "It is the vision of HARVEST USA to see Christ heal a sexually broken world. In order to have this happen, the mission of HARVEST USA is to partner with and equip the Church in bringing the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to transform the lives of those affected by sexual sin."

Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship (IBCD)

The IBCD was founded in 1982 as CCEF West by its former director, George Scipione. George worked and trained with Jay Adams at CCEF East from 1968 to 1974. To facilitate growth, CCEF West became a separate entity from CCEF East, and now operates as IBCD, a specialized ministry under the auspices of Bayview Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Chula Vista, California.

Institute for Nouthetic Studies

Offers training in Biblical Counseling by extension with Dr. Jay E. Adams. Jay was instrumental in the founding of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF), the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC), and Timeless Texts which now publishes his books.

LeslieVernick.com

Leslie is a counselor, national speaker and author. She is the Relationship Expert Columnist for Today's Christian Woman magazine and has written several books, including The Emotionally Destructive Relationship. She has a monthly online newsletter, a blog and several other helpful resources–including a self assessment "quiz" on whether you are in emotionally destructive relationships–that you can receive for free.

National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (NANC)

Founded in 1975, NANC is a fellowship of Christian pastors and laymen who promote the cause of Biblical counseling and the doctrine of the sufficiency of the Scriptures. Along with teaching and training opportunities, NANC also offers a certification program in nouthetic counseling.

Paul Tripp Ministries

Paul Tripp is the author of several books, including Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands, Lost in the Middle, War of Words and Age of Opportunity. For a number of years he was a counselor and fulltime staff member of the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF). In the ministry's mission statement, he says the purpose of Paul Tripp Ministries is “to place the Gospel in the hallways, bedrooms, boardrooms, family rooms, condominiums and vans of everyday life.”

Soulcare Family Ministries

Founded in 1983 by Sid and Linda Gallowaym their ministry's motto is: Helping Families Solve "People-Problems" for God's Glory. Sid has an interesting background that includes teacher, writer, pastor, and zookeeper. Their material is thoughtful and well grounded, and their teaching and counseling ministry has several endorsements including Wayne Mack of Strengthening Ministries International and David Powlison, CCEF staff member and editor of the Journal of Biblical Counseling.

Strengthening Ministries International

A Biblical counseling ministry, Strengthening Ministries International seeks to strengthen churches and Christians by conducting training conferences and seminars. Director Wayne Mack began his teaching and counseling career with Jay Adams at the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF). Wayne now teaches at a Ministry Training Center in Pretoria South Africa.

Timeless Texts

Exclusive publishers of the works by Jay E. Adams, the "founder" of the Biblical counseling movement and author of over 60 books, Timeless Texts publishes others books as well, including several by Wayne Mack.