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MEMBERSHIP
Join a network of like-minded Christians that are committed to the sufficiency of Scripture
CONFERENCES
In-person conferences and digital summits to equip you to know Jesus and make Him known in the counseling setting
CERTIFICATION TRAINING
We offer convenient biblical counseling training. Choose one of the many training centers and learn from a mentor
LEARN MOREOURÂ 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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Featured Blogs
Understanding the IABC CertiFication Process
If you are considering certification with IABC, it is important to understand one foundational principle:
IABC certification is relational, not a do-it-yourself program.
Our goal is not simply to determine whether someone can complete coursework, read books, or pass an exam. Biblical counseling involves ministering God’s Word to people. That requires biblical understanding, practical competency, spiritual maturity, character, and faithful ministry to others.
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Biblical Soul Care for the Local Church
This conference is designed to equip pastors, leaders, and church members to strengthen one-another ministry through Scripture-saturated, Christ-centered ministry.
The 2026 IABC Conference Replay Is Now AvailableÂ
One-Anothering: Biblical Soul Care for the Local Church
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After Charlie Kirk: a Response to His Death and What Follows
The tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, at the age of 31, has sent ripples of sorrow through the hearts of many from every generation – but especially Gen Z and Alpha. Tens of thousands of young people and others admired his bold voice and unwavering commitment to the Bible and conservative principles.
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Discipline: Choosing Between What You Want Now and What You Want Most
Discover the biblical approach to discipline as discussed by Dr. Kevin Carson—how to choose between God’s wisdom and man’s ways. Learn how Scripture guides us in counseling, parenting, and discipleship.
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