Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.
Identity is something that is unmistakably wrapped up in the fabric of our society. Whether we recognize it or not, each of us is on a journey to find out where our identity lies. Yet, for so many people, identity feels like something elusive and transient, or inescapable and frustrating.
The wonderful truth is that when we come to saving faith in Christ, we are given a new identity – one that is imperishable and unshakable.
We invite you to join us as we unpack this valuable truth and how it impacts those we counsel. Whether you are a seasoned counsellor, pastor, lay counsellor, student or someone looking to grow in how to be a godly friend, there will be something for everyone!
Jonathan Holmes is the Founder and Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling. He previously served for fifteen years on the pastoral teams of Parkside Church and Parkside Green. Jonathan graduated from The Master’s University with degrees in Biblical Counseling and History and his MA from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He is the author and contributor to a number of books including, The Company We Keep, Counsel for Couples, Rescue Skills, Rescue Plan, and his latest book Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ.
Jonathan serves on the Board of Trustees for CCEF (Christian Counseling Educational Foundation), the Advisory Board for ABC (Association of Biblical Counselors) and the Council Board for the BCC (Biblical Counseling Coalition). Jonathan is a Visiting Faculty member at CCEF, an instructor at Westminster Theological Seminary in the Masters of Counseling program, and he speaks frequently at conferences and retreats. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four daughters.
Dr. Paul Tautges serves as senior pastor at Cornerstone, having previously pastored for twenty-two years in Wisconsin. Paul has authored or edited over 70 books, including Remade: Embracing Your Complete Identity in Christ, Anxiety: Knowing God’s Peace, A Small Book for the Hurting Heart, and Counseling One Another. He is also the consulting editor of the LifeLine Mini-Book series from Shepherd Press. Paul is a council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, a teaching fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, and has completed the Formation Certificate from CCEF. He and his wife, Karen, enjoy their ten children, their sons- and daughters-in-law, and a growing tribe of grandchildren. Paul enjoys writing to cultivate discipleship among believers and, therefore, blogs regularly at Counseling One Another.
Mark Vroegop has been Lead Pastor of College Park Church in Indianapolis since 2008. He previously served as Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Holland, Michigan, from 1996-2008. He’s a graduate of Cedarville University (B.A.) and Cornerstone Theological Seminary (M.Div).
Mark and his wife, Sarah, have three married sons, a daughter, and two grandkids.
He’s an award-winning author of multiple books, including Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament, the 2020 ECPA Christian Book of the Year.
His newest book, Waiting Isn’t a Waste, was released in June 2024 through Crossway. Mark is a frequent conference speaker, and he serves on the board of The Gospel Coalition.
The CBCC conference is intentionally organized to equip, encourage and strengthen the body of Christ for the ministry of biblical care and counselling. Whether you are a seasoned counsellor, pastor, church leader, student or lay person in the Church – if you are passionate about growing in understanding God’s Word and how it can be applied to the lives of those who need help, then this conference is for you.
Coffee, tea and snacks will be provided at the break times. A light breakfast will be served on Saturday morning before the morning session.
Lunches and Dinner can be purchased on your own at one of the many local restaurants near the church.
**Lunch will be provided to those who attend the pre-conference**
The group discount of 20% applies to groups of 6 or more who are attending either in-person or via livestream. Please register using the group option during registration or contact us at: info@canadianbcc.ca
If you are currently enrolled in a college, seminary or certification course in biblical counselling, you can receive an additional discount of 30% off. Please select the student option when registering or contact us at: info@canadianbcc.ca
We are pleased to have a number of exhibitors for this event. If you would like your ministry to have a booth at the conference, please fill out the form here.
We are excited to once again have Reformed Book Services provide the bookstore this year. A number of the speakers’ books will be featured along with many other biblical counselling resources.
We will not be securing a group rate at a particular hotel this year. Instead, we invite attendees to check out any of the number of hotels that are close to Hope Bible Church, Oakville.
12:00 – 1:00 pm – Registration & Check-in
1:00 – 2:15 pm – Main Session 1
2:15 – 2:45 pm – Break
2:45 – 4:00 pm – Workshops Round 1
4:00 – 4:15 pm – Short Break
4:15 – 5:30 pm – Workshops Round 2
5:30 – 7:15 pm – Dinner Break
7:15 – 8:30 pm – Main Session 2
8:00 – 9:00 am – Breakfast
9:00 – 10:15 am – Main Session 3
10:15 – 10:45 am – Break
10:45 – 12:00 am – Workshops Round 3
12:00 – 1:15 pm – Lunch Break
1:15 – 2:15 pm – Main Session 4
2:15 – 2:30 pm – Short Break
2:30 – 3:30 pm – Main Session 5
8:30 – 9:00 am – Check-in & Coffee
9:00 – 10:00 am – Pre-Conference Session 1
10:00 – 10:20 am – Break
10:20 – 11:30 am – Pre-Conference Session 2
11:30 – 12:30 pm – Lunch (Provided)
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