Track 3 Going Deeper offers on-going training and education for individuals in counseling and discipleship ministries. Each year new topics are presented by our instructors to address current issues in the Biblical Counseling movement. We have a great line up of speakers for the course, each with many years of counseling experience.
Who Should Attend?
Anyone who has taken Track 1: Fundamentals (or a comparable course from ACBC) and Track 2, and wants to sharpen their counseling and ministry skills for personal ministry or to train others. Participants will also grow in their own knowledge of God’s Word and be challenged to grow in Christlikeness. For those not seeking counselor certification, Track 3 can be taken with or without having completed Track 1 or Track 2.
(Approved by ACBC for 20 CEU credits.)
Course Schedule & Cost
Dates for 2026
(20 hours of instruction over 2 weekends)
March 6th & 7th
March 27th & 28th
Times
Friday Session: 6PM – 9:30PM
Saturday Session: 8AM – 5:00PM
Location
Christian Family Chapel
10365 Old St. Augustine Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32257
| Attendee | Early Bird (until 5/3/25) | Until 12/31/25 | After 12/31/25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFC Member | $75 | $100 | $125 |
| Non-CFC Member | $125 | $150 | $175 |
REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS: Refunds shall be available through August 31, 2025. After August 31, 2025 refunds will not be available. However, you may transfer your registration to a third party through December 31, 2025. After December 31, 2025 there shall be no refunds or transfers.
NEW! Bundle Tracks 2 & 3 for additional savings: In 2026, if you register for both Tracks 2 & 3 together, you will receive an additional $25.00 off your total registration costs for Tracks 2 & 3.
Track 2 Dates: January 9th & 10th / February 6th & 7th
| Attendee | Early Bird (until 5/3/25) | Until 12/31/25 | After 12/31/25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CFC Member | $100 | $150 | $200 |
| Non-CFC Member | $200 | $250 | $300 |
Housing and Hotels
Free housing in private homes is available on limited basis for those who otherwise cannot attend the conference. This option, if still available, will be presented during the registration process.
Hotels
11262 Old St. Augustine Road Jacksonville, Florida 32257
Tru by Hilton – South Mandarin
2970 Hartley Road, Jacksonville, Florida, 32257
Hampton Inn & Suites – Bartram Park
13950 Village Lake Circle, Jacksonville, Florida, 32258
Course Information
Speakers
Randy Patten
ACBC Fellow
Member of ACBC Academy
Former Executive Director of ACBC
President of TEAM Focus Ministries
Jeremy Pray
ACBC Fellow
Pastor of Biblical Counseling and Co-Executive Pastor North Creek Church
Tony Anderson
ACBC Fellow
Elder & Executive Pastor/
Pastor of Counseling,
Christian Family Chapel
Director, Hope Center, ACBC certified training center
Shirley Johns
ACBC Certified Counselor
MABC, The Master’s University
Author, From Heartbroken to Hopeful
Sam Mathies
ACBC Certified Counselor
Traci Mathies
ACBC Certified Counselor
Michele McKee
ACBC Certified Counselor
Nancy Wolf
ACBC Certified Counselor
Tom Wolf
ACBC Certified Counselor,
Pastor of Shepherding,
Christian Family Chapel
Topics
20 Workshops
2026 Topics
1. Helping Others Through Infertility, Miscarriage and Adoption
2. Getting to the Heart
3. Practical Approaches to Assigning Homework
4. Psalm 32 – On Confession and Repentance
5. Common Mistakes When Helping Others Overcome Pornography/Sensuality
6. Moving from Imitating Other Counselors to Emulating
7. Bearing Their Burdens vs. Getting Buried by Burdens
8. Counseling Cohabiting Couples
9. Dealing with the Spiritually Cold & Rebellious
10. Developing Spiritual Maturity in Others-Pt1
11. Developing Spiritual Maturity in Others-Pt2
12. Evangelizing Counselees Using John, the Gospel of Belief
13. Making the Most of Your Time
14. Language Matters
15. Counseling Adoptive/Foster Parents
16. Counselors! Don’t Grow Weary
17. Boundaries, are they Biblical?
18. Taking Your Thoughts Captive
19. In God we Trust…But What About People?
20. Eternity and Glorification: Why It Matters in Counseling
Attendance
It is expected that students will attend class sessions in their entirety. In the event a conflict prohibits attendance for a scheduled session, then a video of the session will be available online in order to make up the session. Enrollment is limited so we encourage you to sign up quickly to reserve your spot. Only registered students will be permitted to attend the sessions. Childcare will NOT be available for this class.
FAQ
I am not sure I want to formally counsel as part of the Hope Center. Is there still benefit in taking the training?
Absolutely. The training is truly for counseling and discipleship, and we are all called to be disciple makers. So the training is great to equip you to disciple wherever you are and with whomever you are in relationship.
Besides serving as a counselor, will this training equip me to serve in other functions?
YES! There is a need for spiritually mature and trained men and women to serve as accountability partners for people struggling with life enslaving sins. Our community classes (DivorceCare and DivorceCare 4 Kids, Be Transformed, Scriptural Salve For Your Soul & Strong, Firm & Steadfast) need trained people who can encourage people in hard times with the truth of Scripture. Trained family group leaders are in a position to recognize issues and help people in their groups solve problems before they become too severe. In short, since all ministry is disciple making, this training will be beneficial for any ministry you chose to serve in.
I am busy but I want to take the training. Is there homework?
No! We encourage you to review your completed notes between weekend sessions but there is no assigned homework.
What is the training format?
The training follows a two-weekend format. One weekend in March and one weekend in April of 2025 (March 7th & 8th, April 4th & 5th) we will be offering 10 workshops per weekend. Friday night sessions will run from 6PM to 9:30PM. and Saturday sessions will run from 8AM to 5PM. All workshops will be video-taped and made available to our students for make-up purposes.
Will child care be provided?
Unfortunately no.
Will lunch be provided on Saturday?
Yes, lunch is included in the price of the course. Additionally light snacks will be provided at several of the break. We are unable to address specific dietary needs, so please feel free to bring your own lunch.