Pastoral Reference

for BCEV training applicants

Thank you for your involvement in equipping believers for biblical counseling!

Biblical Counseling of the East Valley is a ministry of Grace Bible Church and a certified training center for the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Our instruction for counseling training is in keeping with the biblical convictions and doctrinal statement of our church. We believe that it is the duty and privilege of every local church to counsel and disciple under the oversight of that local church’s pastors. This pastoral affirmation is to make you aware that one of your members is seeking further equipping in biblical counseling from our training center.

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1. Does the applicant regularly attend the weekly gatherings of your church?(Required)

Yes

If no, what is the reason for their absence?

2. Is the applicant, to the best of your knowledge, pursuing personal holiness in keeping with the Bible’s teaching?(Required)

Yes

If no, please explain:

Are you submitting a reference for the above’s spouse?

Yes

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3. Does the applicant regularly attend the weekly gatherings of your church?(Required)

Yes

If no, what is the reason for their absence?

4. Is the applicant, to the best of your knowledge, pursuing personal holiness in keeping with the Bible’s teaching?(Required)

Yes

If no, please explain:

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I am aware of the biblical convictions and doctrinal statement (linked above) of Grace Bible Church and recommend [applicant’s name(s)] for training in keeping with these standards.

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