Professor Tracy Gray is an IABC Certified Counselor, serves on the IABC Board of Directors as Secretary, and directs the Biblical Counseling Training Center at Horizon Christian Fellowship in Indianapolis. He also serves as Academic Advisor for Biblical Counseling students at Horizon University. Professor Gray holds a Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministry Leadership and a Master of Arts in Theological Studies. He and his wife, Rhonda, have three children and five grandchildren.

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Christian, Do You Know What You've Gotten Yourself Into?

Many believers live far below the spiritual inheritance God has graciously provided in Christ. This workshop examines Paul's prayer in Ephesians 1, helping participants discover the hope of God's calling, the riches of their inheritance, and the greatness of His power at work in every believer. As counselors and disciplers gain a deeper understanding of their identity in Christ, they will be better equipped to help others overcome fear, discouragement, anxiety, and spiritual defeat by resting confidently in the sufficiency of Christ.

Pastor Michael Baker is an IABC Certified Counselor, serves on the IABC Board of Directors, and is the Association’s Member Services Director. For more than eighteen years, he has faithfully served as Senior Pastor of Renfrew Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina. He received theological training at North Greenville University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and has devoted more than a decade to biblical counseling, helping bring the hope of God’s Word to hurting people.

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One Anothering in the Valley of Shame

Shame often lingers long after sin has been confessed, especially following moral failure, addiction, or sexual sin. Left unaddressed, shame can isolate believers from the body of Christ and hinder spiritual growth. This workshop examines how biblical counselors can faithfully restore those who have fallen while also ministering to families and churches affected by public failure. Participants will learn how God's grace transforms shame into humility, healing, and renewed usefulness in His kingdom.

Dr. Bill Hines is an IABC Certified Counselor and serves on the IABC Advisory Board. He is President of Covenant Ministries, a biblical counseling ministry in Fort Worth, Texas, and serves as an Advisory Team member with Addiction Connections, where he is also a Commissioned Addictions Biblical Counselor. Dr. Hines holds a Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Counseling and is the author of several books and numerous articles on the Christian life. He and his wife, Kathy, enjoy five children and seven grandchildren.

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One Anothering by Leaving Yesterday Behind

Past wounds, painful memories, and sinful choices often continue to influence believers long after they have come to Christ. This workshop explores how the Holy Spirit uses God's Word to expose lingering heart issues, replace bondage with biblical hope, and lead believers into lasting freedom. Participants will learn a practical process for identifying spiritual obstacles, embracing God's promises, and pursuing the life Christ intends. Drawing from Philippians 3:12, this session will encourage counselors to help others leave yesterday behind so they can faithfully pursue God's calling today.

Dr. Antonio Alfred is an IABC Certified Counselor and is also certified by ACBC. He serves as pastor of St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Bakersfield, California, which is also an IABC Training Center. Dr. Alfred holds both a Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling and a PhD from Trinity College and Theological Seminary. He is the author of Focusing Your Fear and is devoted to providing Christ-centered, Bible-directed counseling. He and his wife, Shanderlynn, have been married for more than twenty-two years and have four children.

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One Anothering: Remembering Your Marriage Vows

Strong marriages are built on more than shared experiences—they are sustained by a biblical covenant. This workshop uses the traditional wedding vows as a practical framework for biblical counseling and discipleship, showing how the "one another" commands of Scripture strengthen communication, resolve conflict, cultivate spiritual unity, and deepen covenant faithfulness. Participants will learn practical tools for counseling engaged couples, strengthening established marriages, and restoring struggling relationships through the wisdom and grace of God's Word.

Dr. Virginia Stewart is an IABC Certified Counselor and is also certified by ACBC, having earned a Certificate of Competence from CCEF. For more than forty years, she has ministered through biblical counseling, discipleship, and counselor training. Dr. Stewart directs HOPE Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she counsels, teaches IABC certification courses, and equips future biblical counselors. She also serves as a professor at Williamson Christian College in Franklin, Tennessee.

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Honoring One Another

Honor has become increasingly rare in today's culture, yet Scripture repeatedly calls believers to esteem one another above themselves. This workshop examines what biblical honor looks like in difficult relationships, including those involving conflict, disappointment, or ongoing personal challenges. Participants will learn how to respond with both truth and grace, avoiding the extremes of harshness and passivity while reflecting the character of Christ. Discover how practicing biblical honor strengthens relationships, promotes unity, and provides lasting hope in every season of life.

Dr. Alden Laird is an IABC Certified Counselor, serves as Treasurer of the IABC Board of Directors, and directs the IABC Training Center at Truth Bible Church in Hollywood, Maryland. He has faithfully served in full-time ministry for more than fifty years as a church planter, senior pastor, executive pastor, biblical counselor, conference speaker, and radio co-host. Dr. Laird holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Music and Biblical Studies, along with a Doctorate in Biblical Counseling from Master’s Graduate School of Divinity. He has served with IABC since its founding in 1996. Dr. Laird and his wife, Sue, have four children, one now with the Lord, and fourteen grandchildren.

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One Anothering with the Best Tools in My Counseling Toolbox

Every skilled craftsman relies on the right tools, and biblical counselors are no different. Drawing from more than five decades of pastoral ministry and counseling experience, Dr. Alden Laird shares practical resources, biblical principles, and proven counseling tools that have strengthened his ministry through the years. Participants will discover practical approaches for addressing bitterness, conflict, discouragement, recurring patterns of sin, and heart-level change while building greater confidence in the sufficiency of God's Word.

Pastor Joe Propri is an IABC Certified Counselor and Founder and Director of the Biblical Counseling Institute. He has been ACBC certified since 1980 and has devoted decades to equipping pastors, counselors, and church leaders through conferences, seminars, and elder training. Pastor Propri is the author of The Peace and Joy Principle, has written for the Journal of Pastoral Practice, and formerly hosted the Transforming Lives radio program. He also served as Senior Pastor of Covenant Bible Fellowship for more than twenty-five years. Joe and his wife, Debbie, have been married since 1969 and are blessed with four children and five grandchildren.

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We Need More Gospel in Counseling Sessions!

The gospel is far richer than a single moment at the cross—it encompasses the entire person and work of Jesus Christ. This workshop encourages counselors to present the fullness of the gospel as the foundation for lasting heart transformation rather than limiting it to forgiveness alone. Together we will examine the Scriptures to better understand the good news Christ proclaimed and how a fuller understanding of the gospel brings hope, sanctification, and genuine life change to those we counsel.

Dr. David Kosobucki is an IABC Certified Counselor and serves as Senior Pastor of Horizon Central in Indianapolis, Indiana. After coming to faith in Christ at sixteen, he served with Eastern European Bible Mission, living primarily in Poland for eleven years before returning to the United States. Dr. Kosobucki holds a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He and his wife, Ginger, have been married since 1990 and have two children, both born in Poland.

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Jealousy: The Green-eyed Monster

Jealousy, envy, and covetousness quietly undermine relationships and rob believers of joy, contentment, and spiritual maturity. Using Shakespeare's famous description of jealousy as "the green-eyed monster" as a starting point, this workshop examines what Scripture teaches about these destructive sins and their impact on the human heart. Participants will learn how to distinguish jealousy from envy, identify their underlying heart motives, and apply biblical truth that leads to contentment, gratitude, and Christ-centered love for others.

Pastor Grant Barney is an IABC Certified Counselor and serves as Lead Pastor of Calvary Chapel North Texas. He is passionate about verse-by-verse Bible teaching, biblical counseling, discipleship, and equipping believers for the work of ministry. Under his leadership, Calvary Chapel North Texas seeks to cultivate a fellowship rooted in grace, truth, and authentic Christian community.

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One Anothering in Conflict

Conflict is inevitable, but reconciliation is not always possible when others refuse to pursue peace. This workshop addresses the difficult situations counselors face when one or more individuals are unwilling to participate in biblical reconciliation. Whether navigating marriage, family relationships, or conflict within the church, participants will learn practical, Scripture-centered approaches for counseling faithfully while encouraging humility, perseverance, and trust in God's sovereign work. This session provides biblical wisdom for ministering well, even when reconciliation remains incomplete.

Tamberlyn Brown is an IABC Certified Counselor, Founder and Director of Life Solutions Counseling and Training Center, and is also certified by AABC. She is completing a Master’s degree in Biblical Counseling through The Master’s International University of Divinity and is a graduate of the Gateway Biblical Counseling and Training Center. With more than forty years of ministry experience, she serves alongside her son in their local church in Louisville, Kentucky. Tamberlyn is the author of When Churches Attack: Surviving the Ministry Holocaust, Making Teens Victorious, and several Vacation Bible School curricula.

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Soul Care: When Grief and Fear Collide

Grief often brings with it fears that quietly shape the way people respond to loss. This workshop explores the relationship between grief, fear, identity, and trust in God from a biblical counseling perspective. Drawing from more than two decades of counseling experience and personal seasons of loss, Tamberlyn Brown provides compassionate, Scripture-centered guidance for helping people move beyond denial, anger, guilt, and uncertainty. Participants will gain practical tools for walking alongside those who grieve while pointing them to the hope and comfort found in Christ.

Pastor Larry Crabtree is an IABC Certified Counselor and serves as Lead Pastor of Calvert Community Church in Prince Frederick, Maryland. In addition to more than forty years of pastoral ministry, he serves as a Branch Head Supervisor with the Department of the Navy and has ministered as a law enforcement chaplain for more than thirty years. Pastor Crabtree holds degrees from Philadelphia College of Bible and Capital Bible Seminary. He and his wife, Kim, have two adult children and four grandchildren.

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Speaking the Truth in Love: How Do You Confront Sin Without Crushing People?

Faithful biblical counseling requires both conviction and compassion. This workshop explores the biblical theology of redemptive admonition, demonstrating how truth and love work together to restore believers and promote spiritual maturity. Participants will learn how to confront sin with humility, patience, and gospel-centered hope while avoiding both harshness and passivity. By balancing doctrinal faithfulness with Christlike gentleness, counselors can speak the truth in ways that encourage repentance, restoration, and lasting spiritual growth.

Dr. Mary Hudson is an IABC Certified Counselor, educator, author, and conference speaker. She holds a Doctor of Biblical Counseling from The Master’s International University of Divinity and has ministered alongside her husband, Pastor Isaac Hudson, at St. John A.M.E. Church in Fort Mitchell, Alabama, for more than fifty years. Together, they have focused on strengthening families, grief counseling, and senior adult ministry. Dr. Hudson and her husband have four children, five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and a French Bulldog named Sunny.

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Silver Strands: Biblical Counseling and Ministry in Life's Later Seasons

As the church's senior population continues to grow, ministry leaders must be prepared to shepherd older adults with biblical wisdom and compassion. This workshop addresses the unique challenges of life's later seasons, including grief, changing identities, physical limitations, and renewed purpose. Participants will discover practical counseling principles and ministry strategies that strengthen hope, preserve dignity, and encourage meaningful service in every season of life. Whether counseling individuals or developing senior adult ministries, attendees will leave better equipped to care for aging believers with the love of Christ.

Sue Laird is an IABC Certified Counselor and serves in the biblical counseling ministry of Truth Bible Church in Hollywood, Maryland. She earned a Master of Arts in Education from California State University, Fresno, and served for nearly twenty years as an elementary school teacher and vice principal before becoming a pastor’s wife and ministry leader. Sue is passionate about teaching God’s Word to women, discipling younger believers, and ministering to children. She and her husband, Alden, are blessed with four children and fourteen grandchildren.

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Prioritizing God's Word in a Titus Two Relationship

Practical life skills are valuable, but nothing is more important than helping younger women develop a lifelong hunger for God's Word. This workshop explores the biblical priorities of Titus 2 and encourages women to make Scripture the foundation of every mentoring and discipleship relationship. Participants will discover practical ways to cultivate meaningful spiritual conversations, encourage consistent Bible study, and model a life shaped by God's truth for the next generation of women.

Del Laird has faithfully served in church music ministry for more than fifty years. He served as Music and Worship Pastor at Heritage Baptist Church for twenty-one years before retiring in 2022. Del and his wife, Anne, have three married children and ten grandchildren.

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But I Can't Sing! What About Making Melody in Your Heart?

Music is far more than a prelude to the sermon—it is an essential part of how God disciples His people. This interactive workshop explores the biblical purpose of congregational worship and why singing, Scripture, and fellowship are vital to spiritual growth and biblical counseling. Through practical discussion and decades of ministry experience, Mark Summerlin and Del Laird will demonstrate how meaningful corporate worship encourages believers, strengthens the local church, and supports the ongoing work of discipleship. Whether you serve in music ministry, pastoral leadership, or biblical counseling, you will gain a deeper appreciation for worship's role in making disciples.

Pastor Barry Noll is an IABC Certified Counselor and serves as Pastor of Harvest Fellowship in Lusby, Maryland. He holds a Master of Divinity from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. Barry has extensive experience in pastoral ministry and biblical counseling, with a particular emphasis on helping men and women overcome life-dominating sins, including pornography, drug addiction, and alcohol addiction, through the sufficiency of God's Word.

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Coming Alongside Those Struggling with Addictions

Many people in the church believe that the care for addicts should be left to the “experts” because they feel inadequate to deal with complex problems in living. This seminar equips you with a biblical theological framework of addiction to enable you to come alongside your friends who struggle with life dominating sin like addictions.

Mark Summerlin is an active-duty U.S. Navy Captain with more than twenty-one years of commissioned service and serves as Worship Leader at Truth Bible Church in Hollywood, Maryland, where he also serves as a deacon. He and his wife, Mary-Blake, have been married for nineteen years and are blessed with four children.  

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But I Can't Sing! What About Making Melody in Your Heart?

Music is far more than a prelude to the sermon—it is an essential part of how God disciples His people. This interactive workshop explores the biblical purpose of congregational worship and why singing, Scripture, and fellowship are vital to spiritual growth and biblical counseling. Through practical discussion and decades of ministry experience, Mark Summerlin and Del Laird will demonstrate how meaningful corporate worship encourages believers, strengthens the local church, and supports the ongoing work of discipleship. Whether you serve in music ministry, pastoral leadership, or biblical counseling, you will gain a deeper appreciation for worship's role in making disciples.