IBCD Summer Institute
June 19, 2025 to June 21, 2025
- June 19, 2025:
- June 20, 2025:
- June 21, 2025:
Coordinator: Laurena Townsend
Calvary Bible Church is pleased to host the annual summer institute for IBCD!
What is IBCD? IBCD (The Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship) exists to strengthen churches in one-another care. The institute serves organizations and individuals who share a passion to see believers equipped through life’s struggles with the Word of God.
Grieving with Hope: Gospel Healing for Hurting Hearts
Pre-Conference | June 19, 8:00am-3:15pm
In times of loss and sorrow, finding a path to healing can feel overwhelming. Our Pre-Conference is designed to offer solace and strength through the comforting promises of the Gospel. Join us for a day of compassionate teaching, heartfelt worship, and meaningful fellowship as we explore the profound ways in which faith can withstand even the deepest sorrows.
Whether you are personally grieving, supporting a loved one, or involved in pastoral care, this conference will equip you with the knowledge and encouragement to embrace healing and find hope in the midst of hurt. Together, let’s journey towards a deeper understanding of God’s love and the promise of eternal comfort.
Wise Counsel: Applying Ancient Truth to a Modern World
Main Conference | June 19, 5:00pm - June 21, 12:00pm
David Powlison once called biblical counseling, “Wise love in action.” But how can we tell if our care is as wise and loving as Christ intends it to be? When we minister the Word of God without the loving wisdom of God guiding our steps, the counsel we offer can be trite, wooden, and disconnected from the person’s lived experience. However, when godly wisdom informs our approach to compassionate care, people feel seen, heard, and loved in Christlike ways.
Join us as we learn what it looks like to have our counsel shaped by God’s wisdom and how this impacts our approach to ministry priorities in Gospel care.
Members and Regular Attenders of CBC receive $25 off the registration price, normally $200 per person.
Now through August 1, everyone gets 50% off registration!!! Register for the pre-conference and conference below.