2026 Central Ohio Biblical Counseling Conference: A Medical Viewpoint

Friday, September 18 (2:00-5:00 p.m.)

Speaker: Jim Stevanus

In the Book of Job, we discover a mystery presenter who opens a treasure chest for all counselors that believe in the sufficiency and authority of Scripture. His character sketch avails us an honest opportunity for self-evaluation and examination before we enter the arena of the afflicted. A study of this man’s responses unfolds a concise handbook to skillfully help guide others through the most difficult of circumstances.

In this Pre-conference, the ministry of Elihu, the fourth friend of Job, exemplifies:

• The merit of a right approach
• The foundation of effective counsel
• The primacy of prioritizing God
• The trap of self-righteousness
• The importance of perspective

Join us for this Pre-Conference as we consider these invaluable insights that will ensure your counseling is for the glory of God and the good of your counselee!

Friday, September 18 @ 6:00 p.m. & Saturday, September 19 @ 8:45 a.m.

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Charles Hodges

Charles Hodges, M.D., editor of the classic resource, "The Christian Counselor's Medical Desk Reference," will be our keynote speaker and present these five sessions:

Sessions Include:

• Common Grace, Sufficiency and Medicine
• What is Medical About Mental Illness?
• Addressing Dementia and Alzheimer's
• Confronting Adult ADHD
• Trauma: Defining and Addressing It

• Six different workshops
• A discounted price on "The Christian Counselor's Medical Desk Reference" written by Dr. Hodges
• Access to a bargain bookstore on site.
• Q & A with speakers
• Snacks and lunch
• A conference notebook