Institute for Reformed Biblical Counseling

Reformed Theology applied to the Christian Life.

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  • November 19, 2025

    B. B. Warfield on General and Special Revelation

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    One of the most well-known works of Reformed Theology published in the twentieth century is B. B. Warfield’s The Inspiration and Authority of the Bible.1 Originally printed in 1948, this work is a posthumous compilation of his most important articles on the doctrine of Scripture for future generations to study and learn from one of…
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  • November 12, 2025

    J. C. Ryle on Five Fruits of True Repentance

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    Discerning true repentance is a necessary but often difficult task in counseling. As Paul warns in 2 Corinthians 7, not all outward signs of repentance are genuine. Behind the tears and the “I’m sorry’s” can be a heart defined by either worldly or godly sorrow (2 Cor 7:10–11). Thankfully, J. C. Ryle helps pastors, counselors,…
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Training Locations

Training in Reformed Biblical Counseling is offered weekly in Reformed congregations and institutions throughout the United States.

  • Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary

  • Smyrna, Georgia

    Smyrna Presbyterian Church

  • Orange City, Iowa

    Redeemer United Reformed Church

  • DeMotte, Indiana

    Immanuel United Reformed Church

  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota

    Trinity Reformed Church

  • Seatac, Washington

    Emmanuel Reformed Baptist Church

  • Coopersville, Michigan

    Little Farms Chapel OPC

  • Wyoming, Michigan

    Bethany United Reformed Church

  • Greeley, Colorado

    Grace Reformed Church

  • Lynden, Washington

    Lynden United Reformed Church

  • Cochran, GA

    Ruth Baptist Church

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  • 1Dec2025

    One Word, One World (Biblical Counseling Coalition)

    • Mount Hermon, CA

  • 19Mar2026

    O Church, Arise Conference

    • Wyoming, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Institute for Reformed Biblical Counseling is a training and biblical counseling certification ministry under the spiritual oversight of Cornerstone United Reformed Church (Hudsonville, Michigan). For more information, read our story and our mission and values.

Reformed biblical counseling is a form of intensive discipleship that focuses upon the application of God’s truth to the different challenges of life. In this way, Reformed biblical counseling is like other forms of biblical counseling but distinct in our commitment to approach counseling and care from an explicitly Reformed perspective. For more information, read our definition of Reformed biblical counseling and our Standards of Conduct.

We offer biblical counseling certifications for laypersons as well as pastors and other seminary-trained individuals. All applicants for certification must complete our basic training course in Reformed biblical counseling. If you are already a certified biblical counselor, we offer a pathway for counselors who align with our convictions of Reformed biblical counseling to transfer their certifications. Interested in becoming a certified biblical counselor?

The IRBC as an organization does not currently offer counseling. We support and are connected with counseling ministries within local churches. Many of our certified counselors also counsel within their own church communities. If you are looking for counseling, reach out to one of our counseling ministries in the Shepherd’s Way Network. If you need further help, consider checking the Counselor Map at the Biblical Counseling Coalition. Also, feel free to browse our carefully curated list of recommended counseling resources on a variety of issues for either you or someone else in need of help.

A word that you will often hear at the IRBC is “organic.” We like to build relationships with pastors and churches. A great first step is hosting IRBC training within your local church. From there, we can have conversations about hosting “micro” conferences and counseling ministries.

The best way to support our ministry is to share our resources with others! Also, we covet your prayers as we steward the resources and opportunities that God has given to us. If you would like to make a financial donation (online or check), you can visit our giving page. If you represent a church or institution and are interested in supporting our ministry and receiving various benefits, visit our ministry partners page.

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