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ACBC Specialization

Learn How to Help Others
Overcome Enslaving Sins

Discover how to provide Biblical hope and help for those struggling with life dominating temptations and addictions at the Fighting Enslaving Sins Conference.

September 21-23, 2023
First Baptist Church
Jacksonville, Florida

Speakers

Ben Marshall

Dr. Ernie Baker

Ryan

Ryan Trzeciak

Steve Clifton

Pricing

Pricing Options

Pricing per person:

    • $250 – in-person and includes 3 light breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner
    • $1oo – online registrations

Registration deadline: – September 18, 2023

Registration is closed

Refund Policy

      • Full refund given for any reason up to September 11
      • No refunds after September 11
      • No partial refunds given

       


    This training qualifies for ACBC specialization in addictions counseling.

    Required Reading

    If you plan to pursue the ACBC specialization in addictions counseling, remember a member must complete 1,200 pages of reading from the approved books listed below.  

          • The Heart of Addiction, Mark Shaw 
          • Relapse: Biblical Prevention Strategies, Mark Shaw 
          • How Not to Raise an Addict, Mark Shaw 
          • Hope and Help for Gambling, Mark Shaw 
          • Hope and Help for Video Game, TV, and Internet “Addiction,” Mark Shaw 
          • Putting Off Life Dominating Sins, Susan Heck 
          • Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave, Ed Welch 
          • Diehard Sins, Rush Witt 
          • The Discipline of Grace, Jerry Bridges 
          • Godliness Through Discipline, Jay Adams 
          • Killing Sin Habits, Stuart Scott 
          • Deception: Letting Go of Lying, Lou Priolo 
          • Manipulation: Knowing How to Respond, Lou Priolo 
          • The Enemy Within, Kris Lundgaard 
          • The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life, Jeremy Pierre 
          • Free Indeed, Richard Ganz 
          • The Doctrine of Repentance, Thomas Watson 
          • Freedom That Lasts, Jim Berg 

          Conference Schedule

          Thursday, September 21

          • 7:30am:
            Registration and Continental Breakfast
          • 8:00am:
            Session 1

            Understanding Addictions Biblically

          • 9:15am:
            Session 2

            Understanding the Disease Model of Addictions

          • 10:30am:
            Session 3

            A Biblical Understanding of Twelve Steps Programs 

          • 11:30 – 1:00pm:
            Lunch

            Off-site on your own

          • 1:00pm:
            Session 4

            Understanding and Evaluating Celebrate Recovery from a Biblical Perspective

          • 2:15pm:
            Session 5

            Where to Begin with Life Dominating Sins 

          • 3:30pm:
            Session 6

            How to Change Patterns of Thought and Behavior (overcoming stubborn desires through superior worship)/Superior Worship, part 1

          • 4:45 – 5:45pm:
            Session 7

            How to Change Patterns of Thought and Behavior (overcoming stubborn desires through superior worship)/Superior Worship, part 2

          Friday, September 22

          • 7:30am:
            Continental Breakfast
          • 8:00am:
            Session 8

            The Role of the Church Helping Someone Who Is Addicted

          • 9:15am:
            Session 9

            The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Change Process, part 1

          • 10:30am:
            Session 10

            Session 10 – The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Change Process, part 2

          • 11:30 – 1:00pm:
            Lunch

            Off-site on your own

          • 1pm:
            Session 11

            Medical Issues and Addictions, part 1

          • 2:15pm:
            Session 12

            Medical Issues and Addictions, part 2

          • 3:30pm:
            Session 13

            Counseling and Substance Abuse 

          • 4:30 – 6:00pm:
            Dinner

            Provided

          • 6:00pm:
            Session 14

            Counseling and Gambling

          • 7:15pm:
            Session 15

            Counseling and Sexual Sin 

          Saturday, September 23

          • 8:30am:
            Continental Breakfast
          • 9:00am:
            Session 16

            Counseling an Addict’s Enabler

          • 10:30am:
            Session 17

            How to Conduct an Addiction Intervention

          • 11:30 – 1:00pm:
            Lunch

            Provided

          • 1:00pm:
            Session 18

            Prevention Strategies for Addiction

          • 2:15pm:
            Session 19

            Counseling Families Impacted by Addiction

          • 3:30pm:
            Session 20

            Question and Answer Discussion with Instructors

          FAQs

          How do I register?

          Here here to register.

          Where is the conference located?

          First Baptist Church, West Building, W-221 (2nd floor).

          Directions from the West Parking Garage – located at Laura & Ashley Streets/entrance from Laura St. (recommended parking)

          After parking, go to Level 4 where the crosswalk is and follow the signs across the crosswalk to the West Building.  You will see the Registration counter and, after registering, will be directed to W-221. 

          Directions from the street

          After entering the West Building, take the elevator to the 2nd floor.  You will then be in the 2nd floor lobby and will see the Registration counter.  After registering, you will be directed to W-221.

          Where do we park?

          First Baptist Church West Garage (entrance is from Laura Street between Ashley and Church Streets).

          Are meals provided?

          Light breakfasts, snacks for each day, dinner Friday evening, and lunch Saturday are provided; all other meals are on your own.

          What is the cancellation policy?

          Full refund given until September 11; no refunds given after September 11.

          Will walk up registrations be available?

          No. In-person registration is available through September 17. Online registration (attending virtually) is available through the 21st.

          Do I need to be certified to attend?

          No, while this is ACBC training, others (pastors, teachers, doctors, etc.) attend this training to better understand addictions and to learn how to better help family and friends struggling with enslaving sins.

          Who can attend?

          Anyone interested in better understanding enslaving sins through the lens of Scripture is invited to attend.

          Lodging Accommodations

          -DOWNTOWN-

          Hampton Inn Downtown
          1.3 miles from Church
          (904)396-7770
          https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jaxdthx-hampton-jacksonville-downtown-i-95/

          Marriott Downtown Jacksonville
          .5 miles from church
          (904)335-6664
          https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/jaxmd-marriott-jacksonville-downtown/overview/

          Hilton Garden Inn
          1.3 miles from Church
          (904) 396-6111
          https://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com/server-error/gen404/index.html

          DoubleTree by Hilton
          .9 miles from Church
          (904)398-8800
          https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jaxjrdt-doubletree-jacksonville-riverfront

          Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
          .5 miles from Church
          (904)588-1234
          https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/florida/hyatt-regency-jacksonville-riverfront/jaxrj

          Southbank Hotel Jacksonville Riverwalk
          1 mile from Church
          https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/jaxdo-southbank-hotel-jacksonville-riverwalk/rooms/#

          -I-95 AND BUTLER BLVD-

          Best Western Hotel
          8.1 miles from Church
          (904) 281-9700
          https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-jacksonville/best-western-premier-jacksonville-hotel/propertyCode.10410.html

          Courtyard by Marriott
          6.7 miles from Church
          (904) 247-6782
          https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/jaxne-courtyard-jacksonville-i-295-east-beltway/overview/

          Fairfield Inn and Suites
          6.7 miles from church
          (904) 854-6200
          https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/jaxbb-fairfield-inn-and-suites-jacksonville-butler-boulevard/overview/?scid=bb1a189a-fec3-4d19-a255-54ba596febe2&y_source=1_MjQ1ODI5My03MTUtbG9jYXRpb24ud2Vic2l0ZQ%3D%3D

          Hampton Inn I-95 South
          (904) 281-2600
          6.7 miles from church
          https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jaxjshx-hampton-jacksonville-south-i-95-at-jtb/

          Jacksonville Marriott
          7.1 miles from church
          (904) 296-2222
          https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/jaxfl-marriott-

          Quality Inn and Suites
          (904) 516-9245
          choicehotels.com

          I-95 and BAYMEADOWS RD

          Embassy Suites Hotel
          (904) 731-3555
          https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/jaxjaes-embassy-suites-jacksonville-baymeadows/

          Local Restaurants

          Tid Bits – 1076 Hendricks Ave., 904-396-0528, Friday only: 11 – 2:30 pm  (not open Saturday)

          Al’s Pizza – 1620 Margaret St., 904-388-8384, Fri & Sat: 11 am-10 pm

          Firehouse Subs – 1949 San Marco Blvd., 904-396-0001, Fri – Sat: 10:30 am – 10 pm

          La Nopalera – 1434 Hendricks Ave, 904-399-1768, Fri & Sat: 11 am – 11 pm

          Hightide Burrito – 1538 Hendricks Ave., 904-683-7396, Fri & Sat: 11 am – 9 pm

          BurgerFi – 108 Riverside Ave., 904-355-3066,  Fri & Sat: 11 am – 10 pm

          Chipotle – 50 Riverside Ave., Unit 705, 904-660-2526, Fri & Sat: 10:45 am – 10 pm

          Hawkers – 1001 Park St., 904-508-0342, Fri & Sat: 11 am – 11 pm

          Sushi Café – 2025 Riverside Ave., Unit 201, 904-384-2888, Fri & Sat: 11 am – 11 pm

          Burrito Gallery – 21 E. Adams St., 904-598-2922, Fri & Sat: 11 am – 10 pm

          Jumpin’ Jax – 20 W. Adams St, 904-441-1180, Mon-Fri: 8 am – 3 pm; Sat: 9 am – 2 pm

          Bread & Board – 100 W. Bay St., 904-862-6992, Fri & Sat: 10:30 am – 10 pm

          Estrella Cocina – 100 W. Bay St, Unit 701, 904-862-6994, Fri & Sat: 11 am – 12 am

          Indochine – 21 E. Adams St., 904-598-5303, Fri: 11 am – 10 pm, Sat: 5 pm – 10 pm

          Zoe’s Kitchen – 90 Riverside Ave., 904-355-9637, Fri & Sat: 11 am – 9 pm

          First Watch – 192 Riverside Ave., 904-862-2551, Daily 7 am – 2:30 pm

          Southern Grounds – 1671 Atlantic Blvd., 904-619-1503, Fri & Sat: 6:30 am – 9 pm

          The Loop –2014 San Marco Blvd., 904-399-5667, Fri & Sat: 11 am – 9 pm

          Panera – 1440 Hendricks Ave., 904-396-4833, Daily 6 am – 9 pm

          Jimmy John’s – 201 N. Laura St., 904-400-7171, Fri: 10 am – 7 pm, Sat: 10 am – 3 pm

          River & Post – 1000 Riverside Ave., 904-575-2366, Fri: 11 am – 10 pm

          Mossfire Grill – 1537 Margaret St., 904-355-4434,  Fri & Sat: 11 am – 10 pm

          Blacksheep – 1534 Oak Street, 904-380-3091, Fri: 5 pm – 12 am, Sat: 11 am -3pm (3-5 bar menu only) 5 pm – 12 am

          European Street – 2753 Park Street, 904-384-9999, 10 am – 9 pm

          Lola’s Burrito and Burger Joint – 1522 King St., 904-738-7181, 11 am – 10 pm

          Carolina Jax – 2548 Oak St., 904-240-1980, open until 7 pm

          Tijuana Flats  – 2025 Riverside Ave. #4, 904-389-5630, 11 am – 9:30 pm