Dear Student,

Welcome to The Bridge Biblical Counseling cohort. I am grateful you have chosen to join us as we learn together how the truth of Scripture speaks to the real-life problems people face.

At The Bridge, we understand biblical counseling as applied theology—learning to take what God has revealed in His Word and faithfully apply it to everyday life, circumstances, and struggles. This ministry is motivated by love and compassion. Our aim is not merely behavior modification, but heart transformation, the renewal of the mind, and a growing ability to think biblically about every part of life.

Throughout this cohort, we will roll up our sleeves and come alongside one another. You will be encouraged to examine desires and motives in the light of Scripture, become a doer of the Word, and develop the confidence to help others with humility, patience, grace, and truth.

My prayer is that this experience will deepen your trust in God and equip you to serve people with wisdom and genuine care. May you grow not only in knowledge, but also in Christlike maturity as the Holy Spirit uses His Word to shape your life and ministry.

We are honored to have you with us. Welcome to the cohort—I look forward to what God will do in and through you.

Grace and peace,
Brandon Lowery
Lead Counseling Pastor

Provided through your Bridge partnership

Your BCC Team Access

As part of The Bridge cohort, you receive the special BCC Team price of $15 per month and all-access support designed to help you grow as a biblical counselor and serve people with confidence.

If you are beginning an ACBC certification pathway, start with the Lay Counseling Certificate. After completing that foundation, watch 10 counseling sessions from the Observation Videos course. You will also find tools that help you prepare for your exams and continue moving forward in the certification process.

Your access also includes:

• Live events and ongoing training
• Practical micro-courses
• Printable homework, care plans, and counseling tools
• On-demand resources for many different needs and conversations
• Additional guidance and resources to support your exams and continued development

The Bridge wants you to be ready. Just as importantly, we want you to have dependable resources you can look up whenever a difficult or unexpected conversation arises—even when you do not yet feel fully prepared. You are not expected to have every answer in the moment; this library is here to help you respond with biblical wisdom, compassion, and care.