Competent to Counsel

— By Jay Adams

Competent to Counsel presents a general introduction and overview of biblical counseling. This foundational book called the church back to faithful soul care in 1970.

The Christian Counselor’s Manual

— By Jay Adams

This is an excellent reference book for counselors looking to answer the how-to questions of biblical counseling and address topical discussions on pertinent counseling issues.

Blame it on the Brain?

— By Ed Welch

Using Scripture, Welch helps a counselor distinguish between physical brain disorders and other disorders, including the discussion of human responsibility in such cases.

The Biblical Counseling Movement After Adams

— By Heath Lambert

Lambert describes how the biblical counseling movement has continued to grow by tracing the second generation of biblical counseling leaders after the foundation laid by Jay Adams.

Biblical Crisis Counseling

Not if, But When

— By John Babler

This book teaches a counselor how to walk a counselee through trials by trusting God’s hope and healing, while emphasizing the importance of glorifying God.

Unpacking Forgiveness

— By Chris Brauns

Using Scripture, this book teaches a theology of forgiveness that is helpful for anyone who struggles with bitterness or resentment.

Pursuing Peace

— By Robert Jones

Using a three-stop model, this book teaches how grace can be extended in broken relationships.

The Peacemaker

— By Ken Sande

This book addresses how to promote biblical conflict resolution and restoration in relationships that are full of conflict and strife.

The Heart of Addiction

— By Mark Shaw

Mark Shaw distinguishes the differences between mankind’s innate sin nature and diagnosed “diseases.”

Finally Free

Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace

— By Heath Lambert

In his book Finally Free, Lambert uses eight principles that are rooted in the hope of the gospel to help anyone trapped in the bonds of pornography.

Addictions

A Banquet in the Grave

— By Ed Welch

Welch reaches the core of addiction by defining it as a worship disorder. Then he provides practical theology and personal application for how to help someone who is struggling with addiction.

Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety

— By Elyse Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick teaches how to identify the source of fears and transform our thoughts to trust in God, while incorporating practical strategies to fight anxiety.