The Sufficiency and Supremacy of Christ in Counseling

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In a world where psychology often overshadows the supremacy of Christ, the church is at a crossroads, grappling with the question of sufficiency. Has the allure of humanistic theories dimmed the radiance of Christ's all-sufficiency in meeting humanity's deepest needs?

At our conference, pastors, seasoned teachers and certified Biblical Counselors will illuminate the pressing issue of the church's departure from genuine Christ-centeredness towards trendy secular ideologies. With unwavering conviction, our plenary speakers and workshop leaders will challenge the next generation of Biblical Counselors to reclaim the essence of God's wisdom and courageously confront the prevailing mindset that threatens to engulf the church.

Drawing inspiration from 2 Corinthians 3:5, we affirm that our sufficiency does not stem from human intellect or worldly wisdom, but solely from God Himself. As stewards of Biblical Counseling, we navigate a realm where human understanding falls short, relying instead on the inexhaustible resources found in Christ alone. In His Word and through His Spirit, we find all that is necessary for true transformation and restoration.

Join us this summer, on July 25th, 26th, and 27th, at the IABC International Conference, as we embark on a journey to rediscover "The Sufficiency and Centrality of Christ in Counseling." Let us unite in pursuit of a deeper understanding of His supremacy and the transformative power of His Gospel in the realm of counseling and soul care.

“Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God, who also made us sufficient as ministers of the new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.”

2 Corinthians 3:5-6

Pastor Matt Schroeder

Pastor Matt Schroeder is a pastor at Horizon Christian Fellowship in La Crosse, WI. Matt attended CCBCI Indianapolis and served at Horizon Indianapolis for 2 ½ years, after which, he and his family were sent back to La Crosse, WI to share how the Lord has had compassion on them. Matt especially enjoys sharing the grace of God that he feels is the only explanation for his service to Jesus today. If Matt could sum up his life and ministry in one verse He would agree with the apostle Paul (1 Corinthians 15:10) “But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” He has a heart for the lost, jail ministry, missions, simply teaching the Bible, and ministering to those struggling with addictions. He is married to Molly, and they have been blessed to care for 6 kids.

Pastor David Shirley

Pastor David Shirley serves on the Board of Directors for the Biblical Counseling Academy. He is the former Director of Calvary Chapel Bible College, Murrieta, California. Pastor David served on staff at Calvary Chapel Westminster, London, England. From 1979-1999 he was Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Fayetteville Christian Schools. David was graduated from Columbia International University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biblical Education. He also holds a Master's Degree in Education from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. He commonly teaches Revelation, History of Redemption, Christian Living, and Greek. He is the retired Senior Pastor of the campus church, Calvary Chapel Hot Springs, California. David currently resides in North Carolina where he ministers to the needs of his family.

Jeff Christianson

Jeff serves as President of IABC and is pastor of Calvary Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He is the Founder of the Biblical Counseling Academy, an Adjunct Professor at Calvary Chapel University, host the weekly Biblical Counseling Podcast. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Studies from Calvary Chapel Bible College, and a Master of Arts in Theology from Faith Evangelical Seminary. He and his wife Jennie have four children.

Dr. Howard Eyrich

Howard's career has spanned more than sixty years as he has filled various roles including seminary professor and president, pastor, and church planter. He is the Director of Counseling Ministries at Briarwood Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama. He has served as the Executive Director of ACBC, and on the board of IABC, Birmingham Theological Seminary, Trinity Seminary, the Biblical Counseling Coalition, and The Owen Center. Dr. Eyrich and his wife Pamela have two grown children, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Pastor Tracy Gray

Tracy is an Associate Pastor at Horizon. He has been at Horizon Christian Fellowship since 1996 and came on staff as a pastor in March of 2012. He has a Bachelors in Christian Ministry Leadership and a Masters in Theological Studies and is a certified biblical counselor with the (IABC) International Association of Certified Counselors. Tracy leads the Biblical Counseling Ministry at Horizon Christian Fellowship.

Dr. Kevin Carson

Kevin is the Pastor of the Sonrise Baptist Church in Ozark, Missouri. In addition to his pastoral ministry, he serves as the department chair of biblical counseling at the Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. He also serves as a counselor at Sonrise Biblical Counseling Ministry, is ACBC Certified, IABC Certified, a council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, author, and is a frequent speaker at conferences, retreats, and seminars. He and his wife, Kelly, have four children.