Biblical Counseling Belongs in the Local Church
Who We Are
Biblical Counseling of the East Valley (BCEV) recently changed its name to GBC Biblical Counseling and Training Center. Although our name has changed, the ministry remains an official training center of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.
The new name reflects our conviction that biblical counseling belongs in the local church. GBC Biblical Counseling and Training Center is a joint ministry of two congregations:
Grace Bible Church
Tempe, Arizona — host location for the 2026 Fundamentals Training Course.
gbcaz.orgGilbert Bible Church
Gilbert, Arizona — contact point for course registration and questions.
gilbertbible.comWhat Is ACBC?
ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors) exists to equip you to minister the Bible faithfully to those all around you who are in need of God’s truth. They come alongside individuals to train and verify that they are faithfully ministering the Word of God in the counseling room. ACBC offers a comprehensive biblical counseling certification program that is rigorous, but attainable.
Train With Us
The 2026 Fundamentals Training Course begins July 25 at Grace Bible Church.