Welcome to the website of the Association for Biblical Counselling and Education (ABCE)!

Purpose

We want to equip and provide opportunities for counselling in order for individuals to change in a Biblical way (in their thinking and doing) and for them to guide others inside and outside of South Africa to change. 

Mission

1. To provide counselling training through:

• the counselling courses and training of ABCE
  • Course 1 - Biblical Counselling
  • Course 2 - The Practice of Biblical Counselling
  • Course 3 - Advanced Course in the Practice of Biblical Counselling
  • Course 4 - Biblical Mentoring
  • Course 5 - Biblical Trauma Counselling 
• individual and group interaction and seminars

2. To create opportunities for counselling through:

• an associate counselling service 
• the bridging counselling service at Radio Pulpit

 
Foundational Principles

The following statements form the basis of ABCE’s approach:

• We recognize the Bible as the inspired Word of God.
• We use the Bible as source and standards for our counselling approach and practice.
• Our understanding and use of Scripture rest on reformational expository principles.
• Insights from theology and social sciences are tested against Scripture.
• Individuals are guided towards finding their identity in Christ and living their unique life purpose.
• We believe in holistic change: both in the heart and behaviour of people.
• People in need are ministered to regardless of their religious convictions, denomination, race, language or gender.
• We aspire to transparency, accountability, effectiveness and excellence.
• We serve our fellow-humans for the love of, to the glory of and as commanded by the triune God.