Biblical Counseling Training
Training in pastoral care and discipleship for your church community
Basic Training Course
Our basic training course in Reformed biblical counseling is a year-long course offered annually in various locations across the United States. This training program equips pastors, elders, and church members with biblical principles for addressing the problems of life. Our current class offering meets in a hybrid model. Every month, classes gather at a centralized location to discuss materials that students have independently watched and read in completing their assignments. In this class, students cover the following topics:
- Biblical and theological principles for counseling
- Methods of counseling and addressing the heart
- Instruction on various counseling topics (pornography, anger, marriage, depression, etc.)
Students who fulfill all the requirements for the course will earn a certificate of completion (required for certification).
Current and Previous Courses
Upcoming Classes
To register, click on the image to be redirected to the class landing page. Discounts on classes are available for members of partner churches.
Online Basic Training Course (On-Demand) – $300 USD
Our on-demand format allows you to sign up at any time and move through this course at your own pace. With 48+ hours of lecture content, this course is an excellent resource for pastors, elders, and church members to grow in biblical care and discipleship.
Our classes throughout the years
Testimonial
“I definitely reccommend that every Elder in our churches take the IRBC class as it will help you immensely in your calling as an under-shepherd involved in the instruction and care of people with whom you visit and guide. The skills you learn by taking the class will help you hear, evaluate, and understand the challenges each person experiences in their life.”
– Grant D. (URCNA Elder)
Quick Facts
Cost (2026-27 year):
$250 (in person)
$300 (online – coming soon)
Note: discounts are available for church partners. Prices also may vary depending upon your location.
Requirements:
Monthly class meetings
Weekly assignments, including reading books and watching lectures (4-5 hours per week)
Computer access and reliable internet connection required
Working knowledge of online education elements, including email and word processors
Required texts:
Class Hosting
We are regularly soliciting churches to begin hosting our year-long training course in the beginning of the fall or spring. Our basic training course collaborates with churches and institutions that are willing to provide a meeting space for our students. This class can be offered as an education opportunity in your congregation (such as a weekly Bible study). Host churches are expected to meet the following requirements:
- Host is a confessional Continental Reformed, Presbyterian, or Reformed Baptist congregation
- Host exemplifies a history of commitment to orthodox theology and biblical Christian discipleship
- Have access to a regular meeting space for a small to medium-sized gathering (10-30 people)
- Provide an organized and welcoming environment for monthly meetings (Example time: 7-8:30 PM)
- A class coordinator (mature male church member, pastor, elder) who can organize meetings, lead group discussions, and answer questions for students about the program (must hold to Reformed convictions concerning theology and biblical counseling). Class coordinators receive free tuition for the course as a benefit for managing the class and leading group discussions.
- Stable and reliable internet access at meeting facility
If you would like to approach your church’s leadership to host a future class, you may use the following letter from IRBC.
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