One-Anothering: Biblical Soul Care for the Local Church

The IABC 2026 Conference | Washington, DC Area

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WHAT WE DO

FIND A COUNSELOR

Offering a gentle voice in counseling for you and your loved ones

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MEMBERSHIP

Join a network of like-minded Christians that are committed to the sufficiency of Scripture

 

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EVENTS

In-person conferences and digital summits to equip you to know Jesus and make Him known in the counseling setting

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EBOOK

A helpful download, to strengthen your ministry

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TRAINING & CERTIFICATION

Where you will learn to care for souls, God's way

 

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CERTIFICATION TRAINING

We offer convenient biblical counseling training. Choose one of the many training centers and learn from a mentor

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OUR PRESIDENT

Jesus Christ rescued me from the life I had made apart from Him, and I have been committed to following Him ever since. From the beginning of my walk with the Lord, faithful pastors and mature believers discipled me through the Word of God. That journey deeply convinced me of the sufficiency of Scripture and God’s design to use the body of Christ in the care and cure of souls.

I serve with the heart of a pastor — desiring to equip others for the work of ministry and to help God’s people grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. My prayer is that the International Association of Biblical Counselors would strengthen your confidence in Jesus as our Wonderful Counselor and in His Word as fully sufficient for life and godliness (Isaiah 9:6; 2 Peter 1:3).

I’m deeply grateful for my wife, Jennie, who has been one of God’s greatest instruments of counsel and grace in my life. I’m also especially thankful for Pastor Bob Hoekstra, and for the many pastors and ministry leaders the Lord has used to pour into my life and encourage me in ministry.

Thank you for visiting. I invite you to connect with us, explore the resources, and join us in serving Christ and His church through biblical counseling.

Serving with You, for God’s Glory, by His Grace,

Jeff Christianson
President, International Association of Biblical Counselors

Contact Me: (877) 583-3033

 

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