Change Pathways
Counseling Tools for Every Phase of Change
The Dangers of Unstructured Counsel
People need more than advice.
They need someone who understands the biblical process of change and how to guide others through it.
Without a clear and consistent biblical process, counseling easily becomes:
- Scattered
- Inconsistent
- Personality-driven
- Emotionally exhausting
Change Pathways provides clarity.
If you’re committed to offering counsel that brings true and lasting hope—hope rooted in Jesus Christ and the authority of His Word—then I can’t recommend Biblical Counselors Society enough. BCS stands firm on biblical truth while equipping you to serve others with wisdom, grace and conviction.
Two Biblical Pathways
G.R.A.C.E. Pathways — For Suffering & Sorrows
When the primary issue is suffering, G.R.A.C.E. Pathways lead people toward honest lament, trust, and endurance.
G.R.A.C.E. Pathways equip you to help sufferers:
- Receive God’s comfort
- Rest in God’s wisdom and love
- Respond with Spirit-empowered obedience
God uses suffering and sorrow to refine His people as they move through this biblical process:
G – Grieve
Grieve and lament honestly before the Lord.
R – Receive
Receive, rather than resist, God’s comfort through His Word, Spirit, and people.
A – Accept
Accept what God has allowed in his wisdom and love.
C – Commit
Commit to submit to God’s will in all things
E – Entrust
Entrust yourself to God with joyful obedience that places outcomes, fears, and uncertainty into God’s hands.
All of the tools inside G.R.A.C.E. Pathways are aligned with each step of this process, equipping you to guide others toward faithful endurance with clarity, consistency, patience, and compassion.
G.O.S.P.E.L. Pathways — For Sin & Sanctification
When the primary issue is personal sin, G.O.S.P.E.L. Pathways lead people toward genuine repentance and transformation.
G.O.S.P.E.L. Pathways equip you to help sinners:
- Reorient their hearts
- Renew their minds
- Reform their behavior
God transforms people struggling with sin as they move through this process:
G – Grapple
Grapple with God’s truth about your heart
O – Own
Own your sin with godly sorrow rather than making excuses and blame-shifting
S – Sever
Sever your allegiance to the deceitful desires that fuel sinful habits
P – Pivot
Turn back to God, treasuring His glory instead of your own
E – Embed
Embed God’s Word in your heart and mind, trusting God’s wisdom instead of your own
L – Live
Live out new patterns of life empowered by the Spirit, taking up God’s ways instead of your own
All of the tools inside G.O.S.P.E.L. Pathways are aligned with each step of this process, equipping you to guide others toward lasting change in a clear, consistent, faithful, and effective way.
Is Counseling Really This Straightforward?
The Bible reveals that change follows a clear process. And, we’ve outlined that for you.
But, just because the change process is linear, that does not mean the counseling process is linear.
This is due to 2 primary factors:
- People often rebel against the change process
- Change happens on different levels at different times (progressive sanctification)
So, there are times when you have to reassess the situation and revisit previous phases of change to ensure you are guiding people faithfully.
But, that does not alter the change process itself.
That’s why Change Pathways provides you with clear counseling models, not simplistic formulas.
Don’t People Struggle with Sin AND Suffering?
It is very common for people to experience sin and suffering at the same time.
In that case, how do you know which pathway to choose?
Here’s a good rule of thumb:
- When suffering is NOT the result of personal sin (ex: cancer, death of a spouse) — choose G.R.A.C.E. Pathways and guide others toward faithful endurance rooted in God’s character and promises.
- When suffering IS the result of personal sin (ex: divorce due to adultery or addiction) — choose G.O.S.P.E.L. Pathways and guide others toward lasting change rooted in God’s holiness and compassion.
Sufferers may also need to be corrected if they respond to their sorrow in sinful ways. But, work through the G.R.A.C.E. Pathways first. Why?
And, sinners may also need to be comforted due to suffering they are experiencing. But, work the G.O.S.P.E.L. Pathway first. Why?
This approach guards against distraction and keeps you in step with Scripture.
Biblical Counselors Society provides a wonderful place for collaboration with like-minded people and a wealth of powerful counseling tools! I highly recommend it.
How People Use Change Pathways
Change Pathways are NOT programs.
They are counseling models that outline the biblical process of change — designed to be used flexibly in real conversations.
You’ll learn to:
- Identify the nature of the struggle
- Choose the appropriate pathway
- Guide people patiently through each phase of change
This ensures that you are not counseling off-the-cuff.
Instead, you are counseling with clear objectives and tools tailored for those objectives.
A Case Example: Despair
Primary Issue: Sin (prideful rejection of God’s character and promises)
Selected Pathway: G.O.S.P.E.L.
1 — Grapple
Grapple with the truth that despair interprets pain apart from God’s faithful love
2 — Own
Own the sin of hopelessness that forgets God’s mercy and turns inward
3 — Sever
Sever the lies that deny God’s nearness, goodness, power, and care
4 — Pivot
Turn from self-reliance to dependent trust in the God of hope
5 — Embed
Renew the thoughts with God’s promises, presence, and unfailing love
6 — Live Out
Replace despair with worship, gratitude, and persevering hope
What You Get
Inside Change Pathways, you’ll gain access to:
Each tool consists of:
While our tools are rich, they are short, actionable resources you can bring with you right into the counseling room and download to give to the people you’re counseling.
So, you don’t have to read an entire book, listen to endless podcasts, or try to create your own resources every time you have a new counseling session.
Everything is clear, concise, consistent, biblical, and practical.
Plus, everything is organized for you in one easy-to-use platform.
No more guessing.
No more overwhelm.
No more feeling scattered and unsure.
Just steady help.
Who This Is For
Change Pathways is designed to serve:
- Pastors
- Biblical counselors
- Lay leaders
- Small group leaders
- Discipleship mentors
- Students and trainees
Anyone who is committed to guiding people with God’s wisdom.
BCS is the real deal! Their resources and community scratch a much needed itch within the biblical counseling world. I don’t know of anything else like it.
How to Get Access
Change Pathways is not a resource hub intended for endless browsing.
It is a fully integrated counseling system that you can put to work immediately.
It includes:
We bring all of this together into one place to give you clarity and confidence in your counseling ministry.
Price:
$29 / month
(or $299 / year)
7-Day No-Risk Guarantee
If it turns out Change Pathways isn’t the right fit, email us within 7 days and we’ll refund your purchase — no hassle, no guilt trips, and no questions meant to talk you out of it.
Why We’ve Built This So Carefully
Change Pathways exists to serve the church with theological seriousness and accessible resources—these two must go together in order to lead people well.
But, a clear process and targeted tools does not replace you—the counselor.
We are here to guide and equip you as you care for others and trust God to produce the fruit.
If you need help discerning problems and applying Scripture with wisdom, then Change Pathways exists for you.
Get More Support with The Pathways Community
The Change Pathways Community provides guided formation, trustworthy training, and ongoing support for wise, biblical care.
Learn how to put the Change Pathways system to work alongside seasoned biblical counselors.