Barna research shows that only 22% of pastors receive regular peer support — down from 37% just seven years ago. The Pathways Community exists to reverse that trend: guided formation, live case studies, and trusted co-laborers who share your convictions.
The Pathways Community is invaluable for those in the work of counseling. BCS equips members with unmatched resources, unique training experiences, and networking with faithful pastors and counselors. Every biblical counselor and pastor would do well to join.
James Tyler EllisonPastor · ACBC & IABC Certified Biblical Counselor
The Right Plan for Where You Are
Change Pathways Gives You the System. The Community Helps You Master It.
Change Pathways gives you a clear, biblical framework — and that framework is genuinely powerful. But applying it wisely to real people in real situations is a skill that develops over time through instruction, practice, and trusted feedback. Research consistently shows that practitioners who learn in community retain more, grow faster, and sustain their ministry longer. The Community exists to support exactly that kind of formation.
Feature
Change Pathways $29/mo
Pathways Community $79/mo
G.R.A.C.E. + G.O.S.P.E.L. Models
1,000+ Phase-Specific Tools
Downloadable Counseling Tools
Live Case Study Courses
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Live Teaching & Training Events
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Live Q&As with Expert Counselors
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On-Demand ACBC-Aligned Courses
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Event Replay Library
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Guided Community Collaboration
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Why Formation Matters
Wisdom Is Cultivated, Not Downloaded.
Scripture presents wisdom as something taught, practiced, and cultivated — not simply accessed. And the data confirms it: pastors who maintain regular peer support are significantly less likely to burn out and more likely to report confidence in their calling. The Pathways Community is built around instruction, case-based learning, and the kind of thoughtful collaboration that sustains faithful ministry over the long haul.
Instruction
Learn from biblical counseling leaders through live training, on-demand courses, and structured teaching on a wide range of counseling issues.
Case-Based Learning
Work through real counseling situations in guided case study courses — learning how to apply the framework faithfully when it gets complex.
Guided Collaboration
Connect with a global community of like-minded co-laborers shaped by Scripture, theological care, and a shared commitment to God's sufficient Word.
What's Included
Everything in Pathways — Plus Guided Formation.
Full Access to Change Pathways
The complete system — G.R.A.C.E. + G.O.S.P.E.L. models, 1,000+ tools, 142 life issues, explainer videos, and downloadable resources.
Live Case Study Courses
Work through real counseling cases with experienced leaders — learning to identify where someone is in the change process and apply the right tools faithfully.
Live Teaching & Training Events
Learn from trusted biblical counseling leaders on a wide range of pastoral and counseling topics — teaching that equips you for the real work of ministry.
Live Q&As with Expert Counselors
Bring your real questions to seasoned biblical counselors and get answers that help you move forward with wisdom and confidence.
On-Demand ACBC-Aligned Courses
A full suite of on-demand courses covering Biblical Counseling Fundamentals, Conflict Mediation, Marriage Issues, and Addiction.
Full Event Replay Library
Access the ever-growing library of event replays — learn at your own pace and never miss content from past trainings.
Community with Guardrails
A community shaped by Scripture and theological responsibility — genuine collaboration, not unguarded speculation or debate.
Continuously Growing
New events, courses, and resources added regularly — so your formation continues to grow alongside your ministry.
What Members Say
Community That Equips and Encourages.
The Pathways Community is a place where those who believe in the sufficiency of Scripture can meet with like-minded co-laborers to get ongoing support and experience camaraderie around a shared love for the word of God.
Dr. Julie GanschowExecutive Director, Reigning Grace Counseling Center
In a time of increasing confusion around what it means to counsel biblically, the Pathways Community provides reliable resources, trustworthy training, and a supportive community while guarding against ungodly ways of caring for people.
Richard ByrneAssociate Pastor, Emmanuel Baptist · ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor
Having other biblical counselors in my life has been a huge blessing and necessary. I'm thankful BCS provides a platform where biblical counselors can find help for difficult cases, get effective resources, and receive ongoing training.
Dr. Ernie BakerChair, MABC Program, The Master's University
BCS equips you to minister the Word effectively, compassionately, and confidently. Trustworthy resources and faithful community with a global network of like-minded believers.
Dr. Nicolas EllenSenior Pastor · Fellow, ACBC
BCS provides an essential tool whose time has come.
Dr. Howard EyrichDirector of DMin, Birmingham Theological Seminary · Fellow, ACBC
Join the Community
One Plan. Full Access.
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Join a Community Growing in Wisdom — Together, Under God's Word.
When 40% of pastors are at high risk of burnout and most are navigating complex situations alone, community isn't optional — it's essential. Join pastors, biblical counselors, and ministry leaders committed to applying God's Word faithfully to the hardest situations in people's lives.
