Purpose
Our biblical counseling ministry serves those who want to learn about biblical counseling as well as those who need biblical counseling. Biblical counseling trains the church to do the work of biblical counseling, while also offering biblical counseling to church members and our community. Biblical counseling exists because Christians are broken and need help, and because other Christians love them and know God’s Word is the solution.
Need Counseling?
If you are a member or regular attender of Grace Church of the Valley, or if you have been instructed to create an account in our counseling system by a staff member, request counseling here by following the instructions at the bottom of the page.
If you are not a member or attender of Grace Church of the Valley, please email Brendan Tomassian, our counseling administrator, for more information on counseling opportunities.
Training Opportunities
ACBC Regional Training
This fall, we will be hosting the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors for a series of training weekends. These weekends fulfill the classroom requirement for ACBC certification. There are two tracks: fundamentals and advanced. For more information, and to register, click here. If you have any questions, email Pastor Andy Woodfield.
Quarterly Training Meetings
Our quarterly training meetings for 2023 are on Sundays after church from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm with lunch provided.
2023 Schedule
January 15 - Data Gathering
April 16 - The Format of a Counseling Session and Ministering the Word
July 16 - Giving Hope
October 15 - Assigning Homework
Cohorts & Certification
We would love to have more people equipped to counsel. If you love discipleship; are good at explaining the Bible; love other people; are good at analyzing, problem solving, and listening; or are courageous to speak the truth in love, we’d love to talk to you! You can email Pastor Andy Woodfield for more information on joining a cohort or pursuing certification through ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors).