Pastors’ Lunch & Learn: Bringing Biblical Counseling Back to the Church

Bringing Biblical Counseling Back to the ChurchBecause the care of souls belongs in the life of the local church. JC is the Way Ministries, Inc. invites pastors to join us for a complimentary Lunch & Learn designed to encourage meaningful conversation about biblical counseling and the care of souls in the local church. Pastors carry the sacred responsibility of shepherding God’s people through the joys, struggles, suffering, and challenges of life. This gathering provides an opportunity to consider together what God’s Word says about soul care, what biblical counseling is, and how it can strengthen the ministry of the local church. Our purpose is not to suggest that pastors must counsel everyone themselves, but to explore how churches can grow in providing biblical care and equipping God’s people to minister His Word faithfully to one another. “…shepherd the church of God…” — Acts 20:28 (NKJV)

During Our Time Together, You Can Expect:

Biblical encouragement centered on the shepherd’s call to care for souls

A clearer understanding of biblical counseling and its place in the local church

Practical insight from a pastor who has incorporated biblical counseling into his church ministry

Meaningful conversation and Q&A with fellow pastors

Helpful biblical counseling resources to take with you

Pastoral fellowship and connection

A complimentary lunch

Our desire is that you leave encouraged, better informed, and with practical next steps for considering how biblical soul care can be strengthened within your own church. Meet Our Keynote Speaker

Pastor Rev. Tyler J. PrudeSecond Baptist Church, Kankakee, IL

Pastor Prude brings both pastoral experience and practical insight into biblical counseling in the local church. He has completed extensive biblical counseling training and continues to equip members of his church and ministry staff in biblical soul care. Biblical counseling is an active part of the ministry of his church, and he also serves as an instructor with BEC, helping others learn to faithfully apply God’s Word to the care of souls. He will encourage pastors from both Scripture and experience as he shares how biblical counseling can become a meaningful part of shepherding and strengthening the local church. Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Time: 2:00–5:00 PMRegistration & Complimentary Lunch

Location: PassionEats Soul Food Restaurant and Catering 8824 S. Cicero AveOak Lawn, IL 60453

Attire: Business Casual

Registration

This conference is FREE, but advance registration is required. Come ready to be encouraged, equipped, and challenged as we consider together the important role of biblical counseling and the care of souls in the local church. We look forward to welcoming you for a time of fellowship, meaningful conversation, and biblical encouragement! Carolyn DavisExecutive DirectorJC is the Way Ministries, Inc.

Where: PassionEats Soul Food Restaurant and Catering