At this time of remembering all the things for which we are thankful to the Lord, I trust that you are having a very blessed time of giving testimony of the hope that is in you.

In this update, I want to tell you some of the wonderful things the Lord is doing here at the BCF office.

We have a commitment not to increase our monthly occupancy expenses, especially in this economy. With this purchase, we will actually be able to lower our monthly occupancy costs and eliminate future increases in rent, while at the same time increase our floor space.

Although this recently-constructed building was built out with most of the features BCF needs and is almost ready for us to move in, there are a few modifications that need to be made to better adapt if for the ministry. In addition, we are spending down some of our reserve funds (largely funds from an estate donation) to pay for a significant portion of the building.

If you would like to partner with us to better equip the new building for courses and ministry and to replenish some of our reserves, please consider donating to our “Building Purchase and Improvements” fund. We greatly appreciate those of you who support BCF on a monthly basis. As most of you know, even as a non-profit missions/training organization, we do not have fund-raising campaigns. But whether or not you have donated before, we want to make you aware of this opportunity to give for a one-time need specifically for the building.

If you send a donation to this fund, please identify that you want the monies to be designated for the building. Depending on the amounts given, we can quickly provide the building upgrades for administration, shipping, and courses. You will receive a receipt for your tax-deductible donation.

We also would love to have you visit our new space in Indio, California and even attend a course there, starting in 2012. The purchase is in escrow, and should be completed before Christmas! We can hardly wait to be able to have courses here several times a year.

As work progresses toward the purchase, improvements, and preparation for courses, we will keep you informed. We want to give you the wonderful opportunity to give and to co-labor with us to expand BCF’s worldwide ministry of in-depth biblical discipleship.

The upcoming BCF Intensive Course will still be in Palm Springs, California, since it will take some time to prepare our building. We will be teaching Levels 1, 2, 3, and Teacher Training. Level 3 is very rarely offered, so for those of you who have not attended, please make your plans soon. The schedule is listed below. You may register online, or contact us at the BCF administrative office.

BCF Intensive Course schedule
The schedule listed below includes courses for the beginning of 2012.

Palm Springs, California
20-22 January, 2012: Weekend Seminar 1A (Self-Confrontation Lessons 1-12)
27-29 January, 2012: Weekend Seminar 1B (Self-Confrontation Lessons 13-24 )
23-27 January, 2012: Level 1 course
23-27 January, 2012: Level 3 course
30 January-3 February, 2012: Level 2 course
30 January-3 February, 2012: Teacher Training

Please Note: You may attend Level 2 or Teacher Training the second week if you attend Level 1 the first week, or have previously attended a BCF-conducted Level 1.

Antioch, Tennessee (near Nashville)
20-22 April, 2012: Weekend Seminar 1A (Self-Confrontation Lessons 1-12)

In His precious love,

Bob Schneider
President, Biblical Counseling Foundation