So Great A Cloud Of Witnesses

2025 IABC REGIONAL CONFERENCE

 

Horizon Christian Fellowship
Indianapolis, IN
September 18-20, 2025

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2025 IABC Regional Conference - Indianapolis, IN

 

“So Great a Cloud of Witnesses”
Learning to counsel from those who have gone before

Join us in Indianapolis for the 2025 IABC Regional Conference as we gather around God’s Word under the theme “So Great a Cloud of Witnesses.” Together, we will take a closer look at the lives of faithful men—Jonah, Joseph, Joshua, Elijah, and Abraham—considering what they went through, how they responded to the “heat” of their circumstances, and the lessons we can learn from their experiences.

Each plenary session will explore how these Old Testament figures bear witness to the sovereign hand of God in the midst of struggle, obedience, calling, and grace. Their stories will speak directly to the realities we face in biblical counseling and pastoral care today—reminding us that God’s purposes prevail even when His servants wrestle with doubt, hardship, or fear.

Through these examples, we will be equipped to counsel with greater conviction, humility, and hope as we walk alongside those entrusted to our care. Come be refreshed in worship, strengthened in truth, and encouraged by fellowship with like-minded counselors and ministry leaders devoted to Christ and the sufficiency of Scripture.

 

A Message From Our President Jeff Christianson

Like you, and the rest of humanity, I learned how to rely upon my own sufficiency through my earliest experiences in life. It was natural. The humanistic worldview teaches that for humankind to make a way for himself in the world he is called to do what he can do and be what he can be. He is the captain of his own destiny and what he makes of himself will be his lot in life. We are all familiar with the kingdom of man.

The kingdom of heaven resembles very little of the kingdom of men. It’s an entirely different worldview. Jesus said, “My kingdom is not of this world” (John 18:36).We are reminded that His ways are not our ways and His thoughts are not our thoughts; they are higher than the heavens are above the earth (Isaiah 55:8). In God’s kingdom, we are called upon to learn to live by the sufficiency of God rather than the sufficiency of man.

I love what Paul wrote in 2 Corinthians 1:12, “For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ourselves in the world in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom but by the grace of God, and more abundantly toward you.”

The apostle Paul conducted himself in godly sincerity; a sincerity that did not come out of fleshly wisdom. Think of his ministry. He ministered throughout the world, traveling and sharing the word of God. The wisdom of man would be insufficient for such a mighty work. According to 2 Corinthians, the whole of Paul’s ministry occurred by the grace of God. Godly living comes only by the grace of God and we who believe are called to live godly lives.

It is my prayer that God would affect our hearts and lives as we explore Counseling Life’s Most Difficult Issues, and that you will discover Christ’s sufficiency for godly living.

What Makes IABC Unique?

Plenary Speakers

Pastor Tracy Gray

Tracy is one of the Associate Pastors of Horizon Christian Fellowship. He leads the Biblical Counseling ministry at Horizon and is the Training Center Director for Horizon Biblical Counseling Center. He also serves as Academic Advisor for all Biblical Counseling students at Horizon University.  Tracy is certified with IABC and serves as a member of the Board of Directors. He has a Bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry Leadership and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. He has a wonderful wife, Rhonda, and three children, and five grandchildren. 

Pastor Dave Kosobucki

David Kosobucki is Pastor at Horizon Central in Indianapolis where he has resided since 1997. Dave began his faith walk at age 16, and served with Eastern European Bible Mission after college. He lived in Europe for 11 years, mostly in Poland where he sought further theological studies at Warsaw Baptist Theological Seminary before returning to the United States. He and his wife, Ginger have been married since 1990 and have two children, both born in Poland. He has a Doctor of Ministry degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Dr. Bill Hines

BA Political Science, MA Religion, MA Counseling, DMin Biblical Counseling is the President of Covenant Ministries, Inc., a biblical counseling and education ministry in Ft. Worth, TX. Bill is the author of several books and numerous articles on the Christian life. Bill has been a frequent speaker in the U.S. and abroad. Bill serves on the Advisory Board of IABC and is an Advisory Team member with The Addiction Connection and is a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor. An ordained Minister of the Gospel of Christ. Bill and his wife, Kathy, have five children and seven grandchildren and reside in Ft. Worth, Texas. Bill’s focus recently has been on training biblical counselors, teaching a biblical approach to overcoming and writing.

Pastor Jeff Christianson

Jeff Christianson serves as President and Executive Director of the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) and as Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He is the Founder and Chair of the Biblical Counseling Academy, where he equips pastors, church leaders, and counselors through Christ-centered training and discipleship.

Jeff is also a Council Member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, a Board Member of Blue Letter Bible, and host of The Biblical Counseling Podcast. He holds a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies from Calvary Chapel Bible College, a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Faith International University, and is currently completing his Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling.  

Jeff and his wife, Jennie, have been blessed with five children. He would love to connect with fellow believers and ministry leaders—reach him at [email protected]. 

Dr. Alden Laird

Alden Laird is the Executive Pastor of Truth Bible Church. He and his wife, Sue, moved to Maryland in April of 2016. Alden has been in full time ministry for 51 years, serving as a church planter/lead Pastor in the Denver area for 20 years (Hyland Hills Community Church), as an Administrative Pastor/Counselor/and radio co-host for 11 years (Life Fellowship Bible Church, Return to the Word Radio) in Westminster, CO, and 10 years as the lead pastor at Visalia Evangelical
Free Church in Visalia, CA. He has an undergraduate degree in music and Bible from Southern Nazarene University, a Masters in Biblical Studies (Pensacola Theological Seminary), and a Doctorate in Biblical Counseling (Master’s Graduate School of Divinity). Alden enjoys golf, fishing , bowling, and ice cream. Sue loves sight-seeing, board games, and bowling, along with leading women's Bible studies and teaching in children's ministry. Of course they both enjoy spending time with their 3 children and 14 grand children. Alden and Sue are certified Biblical Counselors, and Alden serves on the Board of Directors as well as the treasurer for IABC. He spends much of his ministry time in discipleship, counseling and leading the Biblical counseling center in Southern Maryland.

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.

CONFERENCE OUTLINE

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PLENARIES

WHO IS IABC?

The International Association of Biblical Counselors exists to proclaim Christ, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus (Colossians 1:28). With our headquarters in Colorado and Member Services in Missouri, IABC has been serving the church since 2000.

Our desire is to allow for freedom of convictions on doctrinal matters provided that any interpretation is based on the Bible alone and that no such interpretation shall become an issue that hinders the ministry of biblical counseling to which God has called us. We desire to avoid doctrinal extremes and maintain a balanced leadership team seeking to be doctrinally sound, shying away from the present day extremes. "...that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting." Eph. 4:14

 

Travel Information

LOCATION

Horizon Christian Fellowship

7702 Indian Lake Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236, United States  

Phone: +1 317-823-2349

DIRECTIONS 

To reach Horizon Christian Fellowship in Indianapolis, IN:

The fellowship is located at 7702 Indian Lake Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236, United States.

For those arriving by air, the nearest airport is Indianapolis International Airport (IND), approximately 28 miles southwest of the church. From the airport, you can reach the fellowship by rental car, taxi, or rideshare services.

If arriving from outside Indianapolis and in need of accommodation, there are several hotels nearby to choose from.

Once you've settled in or arrived in Indianapolis, follow your preferred route toward Horizon Christian Fellowship on Indian Lake Road. The fellowship is easily accessible from the surrounding area.

FLIGHTS/TRAVEL/SHUTTLE

Fly into Indianapolis International Airport (IND). Secure your flight today - with fuel prices increasing, expect flights to be more expensive this year.

Upon arriving at Indianapolis International Airport (IND), there are several convenient options to get around and reach Horizon Christian Fellowship:

  1. Rental Car: Many major car rental companies operate in IND, offering a convenient way to explore the city and reach your destination. You can pick up your rental car directly from the airport and follow GPS directions to Horizon Christian Fellowship.
  2. Taxi: Taxis are readily available outside the terminal at the Ground Transportation Center. You can simply hop into a taxi and provide the address for Horizon Christian Fellowship (7702 Indian Lake Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236) to the driver. It's a direct way to get to your destination without worrying about navigation.
  3. Rideshare Services: Companies like Uber and Lyft operate at IND, providing on-demand transportation services. Simply request a ride using the app upon arrival, and you'll be matched with a nearby driver who can take you to Horizon Christian Fellowship. Ensure you enter the correct destination address for accuracy.
  4. Airport Shuttle: Some hotels near IND offer complimentary shuttle services for their guests. If you're staying at a hotel that provides this service, you can arrange for a shuttle to take you to the hotel first, and then explore options for reaching Horizon Christian Fellowship from there.

Once you've chosen your preferred mode of transportation, follow the directions provided earlier to reach Horizon Christian Fellowship located at 7702 Indian Lake Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236.

INDIANAPOLIS AREA HOTELS

Book your hotel early! Rates and availability change based on events in the Indianapolis area!

Available Hotels

Disclaimer: The suggested hotels provided by Google Maps are for informational purposes only and do not constitute an endorsement by Horizon Christian Fellowship. While these options are conveniently located near the fellowship, there are many other accommodation choices available in the vicinity. Individuals are encouraged to conduct their own research and choose accommodations that best suit their preferences, budget, and needs. Horizon Christian Fellowship is not affiliated with any particular hotel or lodging establishment mentioned. Guests are responsible for making their own reservations and arrangements directly with the hotels.

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