Commissioned Addictions

Biblical Counselor Training (CABC)

Hope 680 is utilizing the training program provided by ‘The Addiction Connection’ to prepare Biblical Counselors for our local ministry.

Commissioning Process Overview:

1) Read Six Books

2) Complete Online Course

3) Listen to Podcast Series & Submit Online Assignment

4) Fill out Applications A & B

5) Interview

6) Supplemental Work

7) Weekly Connection with Team

8) Final Evaluation Case Study

We recommend a timeline of 6 months to complete this course.

 

List of required books:

  • The Heart of Addiction by Mark Shaw

  • Understanding Temptation: The War Within Your Heart by Mark Shaw

  • Gospel Treason by Brad Bigney

  • The Useful Lie by Playfair and Bryson

  • The Sober Truth by Dodes

  • Relapse: Biblical Prevention Strategies by Mark Shaw

More information about this training course can be found here.

 

Toby was interviewed by author Mark Shaw, Pastor of Counseling and founder of 'The Addiction Connection' in the Spring of 2025. We encourage you to listen as Toby shares his testimony of salvation, how Hope 680 got started, and our future desires for the ministry of Hope 680. 

Please Fill out the form below to indicate your interest in this program