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Cognitive therapy focus of seminar

“A Biblical Approach to Cognitive Therapy” is the topic of a special weekend seminar October 30 to 31 at Baptist Bible College. The session features Dr. Paul Brownback, a veteran counselor and ministry leader. It runs from 6 to10 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. To register, contact Sharon Wilson at 570.585.9219 or swilson@bbc.edu, or Karen Kirby at 570.585.9217 or kkirby@bbc.edu.

Dr. Brownback speaks from a depth of professional experiences. In addition to his counseling work, he has served as Dean of Word of Life Bible Institute, President of Citadel Bible College, and in roles as a pastor, director of a biblical counseling center, and faculty member. He is currently chaplain for a hospice organization and author of “The Danger of Self-Love.”

BBC offers a master’s degree in Counseling Ministries. The 48-credit-hour program incorporates both classroom learning and practical experience. Students can complete the classroom portion of the program in two years. For details, go to www.bbc.edu/graduate, call 800.451.7664 or email gradadmissions@bbc.edu. Each seminar costs $99. Spouses may attend at no charge.

To register for either or both of these seminars, contact Sharon Wilson at 570.585.9219 or swilson@bbc.edu, or Karen Kirby at 570.585.9217 or kkirby@bbc.edu.