REGISTER

What is the EBC Conference?

Every Christian is a counselor. Whether as a spouse, parent, friend, co-worker, or neighbor, everyday conversations are full of counsel. Will your counsel be wise or foolish? Will it be full of biblical truth and encouragement or filled with trite sentimentalism? Will it point people to Christ or self? 

The Everyday Biblical Counseling Conference exists to equip God's people to grow in their skill and confidence as counselors in all aspects of life. Come and join us for rich, biblical, and practical teaching and conversations that are designed to strengthen your faith and the church in Rochester and beyond.

2026 Conference Details

October 17

8am-5pm

$50 registration fee

 

Northbridge Community Church

3157 Kenosha Dr. NW

Rochester, MN 55901

2026 Speakers

Rob Green

Rob Green is the lead Pastor of Faith Church (Lafayette, IN); MABC Department Chair, instructor at Faith Bible Seminary (Lafayette, IN); ACBC Fellow; ACBC counseling specializations in marriage and reconciliation; instructor and counselor at FBCM; Biblical Counseling Coalition council board member; conference speaker; author; married with three children; B.S., Engineering Physics, The Ohio State University; M.Div., Baptist Bible Seminary (Clarks Summit, PA); Ph.D., Baptist Bible Seminary (Clarks Summit, PA).

Main Session Speaker

Patrick Porras

Patrick has been married to Tabitha for 14 years and they have three children (ages 8, 5, and 3). He is a child protection social worker for Olmsted County and a lay elder at Redemption City Church where he oversees the biblical counseling ministry. He has a passion for seeing the Gospel pressed into the nooks and crannies of lives and hearts. He has an MA in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University and is a certified biblical counselor through ACBC and ABC. He has also received certificates through CCEF. 

Breakout Speaker

Kevin Binkley

Kevin is the teaching pastor at Northbridge Community Church. Kevin grew up on a farm in Southern Minnesota and went on to own and operate a farm and successful construction company for nearly 20 years. Kevin was called to full-time ministry in 2000. He and Heidi met in high school and have been married for 40 years. They have 2 married children and 5 grandchildren. Kevin has a bachelor’s degree in counseling, a Master’s of Divinity, and is currently completing a master’s degree in Biblical Counseling.

Breakout Speaker

Broc Buytaert

Broc holds a master’s degree in Biblical Counseling from Faith Bible Seminary and currently serves as Pastor of Discipleship and Biblical Counseling at Trinity E-Free Church. He is passionate about equipping believers to faithfully minister God’s Word to one another through intentional discipleship and biblical counseling. Broc is married to his wonderful wife, Angela, and together they are blessed with two children, a son and a daughter.

Breakout Speaker

Session Descriptions

Main Sessions

  • Explore the reasons that churches and individuals fulfill the Great Commission by engaging in the private ministry of the Word.

  • No one would officially offer “unbiblical counseling.” Thus, each person has a right to understand how a person defines it. This session considers four characteristics that describe biblical counseling from our perspective.

  • Counseling or care has a purpose. This session explores how we can meaningfully discuss how biblical purpose provides an important end point for our counseling. It also addresses one of the most common obstacles to being involved in personal ministry—“I am not qualified.” We will consider what Scripture says about who is qualified to care.

Break Out Sessions

  • Kevin Binkley

    The Bible has a lot to say about parenting. Learn how can we make sure we are incorporating what God has to say about parenting into the day to day routine of godly parenting.

  • Broc Buytaert

    Conflict is often seen as something to avoid, yet Scripture reveals it as a gift God uses for growth and sanctification. This session reframes conflict as an opportunity to glorify God, expose the heart, and pursue reconciliation. We’ll learn how God calls us to respond to conflict biblically rather than react emotionally and how conflict then becomes a place for gospel-centered change.

  • Patrick Porras

    If you have been married for more than five minutes, you have probably come face-to-face with what can be the surprising reality of being married to another sinner. Marriage is sweet and marriage can be hard. When marriage is hard there is no pain like it. Come learn how the Bible addresses some of the common temptations and issues that can thwart your joy in marriage in order to better love your spouse or help other couples along the way.

  • Rob Green

    Many struggle with “burnout.” But what is it? This session helps us think about the concept of spiritual rest and how we might find needed rest for ourselves and encourage others to join us.

Conference Schedule

8-8:30am

Muffins & Mingle

8:30-9am

Introductions

9-10am

Main Session 1: Why Counsel?

10-11am

Break Out Session 1

11am-12pm

Main Session 2: What Makes Biblical Counseling Biblical?

12-12:30pm

Lunch

12:30-1:30pm

Break Out Session 2

1:30-2:30pm

Main Session 3: The Goal & Qualifications of Biblical Counseling

2:30-3:30pm

Break Out Session 3

3:30-4:30

Q&A with Speakers

4:30-5pm

Closing - How We Can Support Biblical Counseling Efforts

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach to our office. We can’t wait to see you for this year’s EBC conference!

  • No, there will not be a virtual option available for the conference.

  • Anyone! The EBC Conference is available to anyone who would like to attend. You do not need to be a member or regular attender at NCC.

  • We will provide you with some conference-specific materials throughout the day, but we recommend you bring your Bible, a notebook, and a pen!

  • This event is suitable for ages 18+.

REGISTER