The local church should be the focal point “for the equipping of the saints for the work of service, to the building up the Body of Christ” (Ephesians 4:12). The Self-Confrontation course is one of the tools that local churches and ministries have used over the last 50 years to help in the equipping process, both in the U.S. and internationally. Thousands have learned how they can overcome even the difficult problems of life through God’s Word and the power of the Holy Spirit, as opposed to relying on the “wisdom of the world.” There are multiple ways to study God’s life-changing biblical principles through the Self-Confrontation course, as described below.
An ideal way to take the Self-Confrontation course is to study in a small group or Sunday School class at your church. Some churches may have someone who is familiar with the class and could be the leader or teacher. The companion Student Workbook is designed to lead the class through the key biblical principles lesson-by-lesson, step-by-step. A Leader’s Guide is also available. Some small groups use the Self-Confrontation videos, available from BCF on-line. The 480-page Self-Confrontation manual has a ton of material, but don’t be intimidated. The course itself probably covers 10 percent of the material, but the rest is available as a “life-application biblical resource” covering many topics more in-depth, including how to biblically deal with specific problem areas. Discounts are provided for group purchases of Self-Confrontation manuals and Student Workbooks. Click here to access our shopping cart: Self-Confrontation Store. Or you may contact the office at orders@bcfministries.org or 760.347.4608.
This option is very popular and similar to studying on your own, except that you would have access to the on-line videos from an actual BCF-taught class. It is basically the same study as you would get from going through the Self-Confrontation manual as guided by the Student Workbook. In fact, most summers we offer an option called “BCF Summer School,” where you can just take Lessons 1-12 or 13-24 on-line. That way you could take the entire class over two summers. To register for the “At-Your-Own-Pace” class and order materials, click below:
Occasionally, BCF teachers may be invited to teach at a specific church over a weekend (Friday evening, all day Saturday, and Sunday afternoon). With the proliferation of on-line options, this has become less common, but it could be an option for a concentrated teaching of Lessons 1-12, for example. Check on the Upcoming Courses page to see what may be available. Or if you are on the BCF mailing list, you will receive updates on any added courses. To inquire about hosting a BCF taught weekend seminar or week-long intensive course at your church, you would need to call the BCF office to find out availability and what is involved. Call our office at 760.347.4608
You could actually take the class as a Bible study on your own. The Student Workbook can lead you through the sections of the Self-Confrontation manual, drawing on the same biblical principles and scripture references as covered in the in-person or on-line class. This also enables you to go through the course at your own pace. Using this method is also a wonderful way to disciple another person. You can study through God’s Word together using the Self-Confrontation manual and Student Workbook as a guide for in-depth discipleship. You can also use the “At-Your-Own-Pace videos or the audio (via MP3 recording) to study on your own.
If you want to “dip your toes in the water,” so to speak, you could try our 7-lesson booklet called “Living Victoriously in the Battles of Life.” This booklet provides an overview of the first 8 lessons of Self-Confrontation, covering biblical principles of living the Christian life even when you are going through difficult times. It does not get into addressing specific problem areas, but lays a strong foundation. It is great for a 2-3 month small group study, one-on-one discipleship, or studying on your own. It will whet your appetite for more. You can get more information on the Living Victoriously booklet on the information page HERE, or you can order from the shopping cart.
As noted earlier, the purpose of BCF is to support the local church with materials and training in biblical discipleship and counseling. It is God’s design for the church that the “saints be equipped for the work of service,” which is a primary task of pastors and teachers. BCF can provide materials and training to help you in doing the equipping. It is a beautiful thing when potential problems in families or churches can be avoided or addressed because “the saints” are equipped to deal with them through God’s all-sufficient Word being applied in the power of the Holy Spirit. Many people in your assembly want to be helpful in this way. And the BCF materials and training can help support your ministry from the pulpit and further the development of a loving, serving, problem-solving body of believers. Please explore the various materials available on our site or call or email the BCF office: 760.347.4608 / admin@bcfministries.org.
We offer several classes online, including Self-Confrontation, Teacher Training, and learning to counsel (coming soon!)
We offer several classes online, including Self-Confrontation, Teacher Training, and learning to counsel (coming soon!)
We offer several classes online, including Self-Confrontation, Teacher Training, and learning to counsel (coming soon!)
We have several courses that you can take including several short devotionals, and our flagship Self-Confrontation course. For Self-Confrontation, we offer “go at your own pace” online classes, video or audio series, and a guided Student Workbook.
Once in a while, we do feature Weekend Seminars or intensive courses. Check here for any upcoming dates.