It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to serve as the Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition. It is also a great honor to announce the man God has chosen to lead the ministry into the future, Dr. Kevin Carson. Continue Reading →
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I never took a class with Dr. Mack. I never spent any time with him in person. The longest conversation we ever had was a one-hour podcast interview where I asked a single question and he answered for almost an hour. Although the time I spent with Dr. Mack in person was brief, the influence of his life and ministry on mine is immeasurable. Dr. Mack’s life serves as an example of how long, faithful ministry can have a multigenerational impact. Not only did Dr. Mack have a great influence on my life, but he also has a tremendous impact on the lives of the people I am blessed to teach and counsel. There are many ways that Dr. Mack’s life influenced my own, but three aspects stand out that I’d like to share as I offer this tribute and honor to him and to his life. The first is a life and ministry saturated by Scripture. Second, the value of deep, careful thinking. Third is faithfulness.
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This week’s mini-series on the Grace and Truth blog is a recap of our 2024 BCC Annual Leadership Summit, which was held in December at Country Lake Christian Retreat in Underwood, Indiana, and addressed the topic “Suicide: Hope for the Hopeless.” Our first article, written by Curtis Solomon, is an overview acknowledging the crisis. In other contributions to the series, Rush Witt explores the motivation of those considering suicide, Shauna Van Dyke discusses approaching the intervention, Josh Weidmann considers organizing the postvention, and Garrett Higbee shares about comforting the caregivers. While our Annual Leadership Summit is limited to the BCC Council and a few special guests, this December, we will host our Global Leadership Summit, and you are invited! Learn more and register at bccglobalsummit.org. Continue Reading →
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Many people consider New Year’s Day an opportunity for a fresh start. We look to the future with hopes, dreams, and plans for something better. If that longing for a better future is born out of a difficult season or a difficult life, reflecting backward can seem unappealing or downright dreadful. However, for Christians, remembering key elements of our past can provide courage and motivation as we look to the future. Continue Reading →
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People often ask me, “What is the purpose of the Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC) Summit?” My typical response involves something like, “Why does it have to have one purpose?” While the yearly BCC Leadership Summit always serves our broader mission of building unity in biblical counseling, the particular way in which we pursue that mission changes from year to year. There are three primary emphases we have when planning our Leadership Summit each year: community building, contending, and collaborating. Each of these emphases contributes to the BCC mission in unique ways. Continue Reading →
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