Grace Bible Church of North County, located in Escondido, CA, serves as the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship. Formerly known as CCEF West since its establishment in 1982, IBCD aims to empower churches in providing care through training, resources, and events. By offering counseling materials, training sessions, and free resources, IBCD equips individuals and churches to better support others in need.
With a focus on biblical counseling principles, IBCD offers flexible learning options for individuals and groups of any size. Their training features renowned counselors like Dr. Jim Newheiser, providing insights on a wide range of topics such as addiction, domestic abuse, and more. Through unique observation videos, learners can witness practical applications of counseling techniques in scenarios like marriage conflicts and bipolar disorder.
IBCD hosts various events like the Care & Discipleship Training Series, designed to equip Christians in addressing personal and relational struggles within their communities. Additionally, annual conferences like the Southeast Regional Biblical Counseling Conference delve deeper into the sufficiency of God’s Word in counseling, tackling issues like mental health crises and the role of Scripture in addressing them.
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