The Counseling Workshop is an opportunity designed for men serving as pastors and counselors regularly, providing a space for learning, networking, and retreat, held October 12-14, 2026.
This workshop offers you a unique opportunity to hear lectures from our Counseling faculty. This workshop combines ministry training with a retreat pace so that you leave better equipped and more refreshed, ready to lead and serve in your context more effectively.
Workshop participants will receive complimentary lodging and all meals for $800. Meals include mentoring sessions with faculty members and networking with fellow ministry leaders.
The workshop is not available to residential students at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
What is The Counseling Workshop?
A limited attendance workshop for men who serve in counseling ministries, led by Southern Seminary faculty, designed to help them sharpen their skills and strengthen relationships at a retreat pace.
The Workshop includes:
- Lectures and discussion tailored to the event from our Counseling faculty including Dr. Matt Haste, Dr. Jeremy Pierre, and others.
- Extensive time of discussion relating to counseling and ministry with fellow leaders.
- Shared meals with fellow attendees and Southern Seminary faculty.
Schedule for the Counseling Workshop
Sunday, October 11th
*Only applies to students taking the workshop for class credit
| 4:00 – 10:00 pm | *Check-In to Hotel |
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Monday, October 12th
*Only applies to students taking the workshop for class credit
| 9:00 – 11:00 am | *Class Meeting |
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| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | *Lunch |
| 1:00 – 4:00 pm | *Class Meeting |
| 5:30 – 6:30 pm | Welcome Dinner |
| 6:30 – 7:00 pm | Plenary Lecture |
| 7:15 – 9:00 pm | Pastoral Exercise and Cohort Reflection |
Tuesday, October 13th
| 8:15 – 9:00 am | Plenary Lecture |
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| 9:00 – 10:00 am | Pastoral Exercise and Cohort Reflection |
| 10:00 – 11:00 am | Chapel |
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Plenary Lecture |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Pastoral Exercise and Cohort Reflection |
| 2:45 – 4:00 pm | Optional Campus Tour and Break |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | Q & A with Faculty |
| 5:00 – 6:00 pm | Dinner |
Wednesday, October 14th
Please note that Wednesday night hotel rooms are limited, not included with registration, and 1st-come-1st-serve. Please email Amy at enrollmentmanagement@sbts.edu for more information.
| 8:15 – 9:00 am | Plenary Lecture |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 10:00 am | Pastoral Exercise and Cohort Reflection |
| 10:00 – 11:30 am | Break |
| 11:30 am – 1:00 pm | Lunch with Faculty |
| 4:00 – 5:00 pm | *Lecture |
| 5:30 – 7:30 pm | *Dinner |
Schedule is subject to change.
Already a Southern student? Earn Course Credit while Attending the Workshop
Professional Doctoral Students:
- D.Min. students may receive 4 hours of seminar credit (80474 – Practical Theology in the Local Church) for attending the Workshop and completing additional coursework. Standard course tuition will be added to the total cost, in addition to the cost of the workshop.
- D.Min. students enrolled in the seminar will receive three nights of hotel lodging and meals provided.
Course registration closes September 1, 2026.
Master’s Students:
- Current master’s students may receive 3 hours of credit (35077 – Studies in Biblical Counseling) for attending the workshop and completing additional work. Standard course tuition will be added to the total cost, in addition to the cost of the workshop.
- Master’s students enrolled in the course will receive three nights of hotel lodging and meals provided.
Course registration closes September 1, 2026.
Register for the Counseling Workshop
Workshop registration closes on September 1, 2026.