Information below on Applying for Biblical Counseling and the Biblical Counseling Class.

What is Biblical Counseling?

Overlake’s Biblical Counseling ministry is here to help you through difficult times. It's composed of volunteers under pastoral supervision who have walked through a series of trainings focused on listening, prayer and Scripture. Our biblical counselors offer encouragement, love, empathy, and above all, hope through relationship with Christ.

We offer free short-term biblical counseling to women, men, adolescents, and husbands/wives in daytime and evening appointments. 

Biblical counseling is kept confidential and no fee is charged because this is a volunteer-run ministry. (You are welcome to make a donation to support the ministry if you feel led to.)

PLEASE NOTE: Our Biblical Counseling ministry is in no way a substitute for professional therapy or psychological care. OCC values the wide spectrum of support offered by mental health professionals in our area. Oftentimes our biblical counselors recognize that a person's mental health needs are beyond their capacity, in which case, we refer to local, licensed Christian counselors and psychologists. If you are in need of a referral, feel free to contact Pastor Josh at as we maintain an extensive list of Christian professionals and resources.

To Apply for Biblical Counseling

Print or download and complete an application; then e-mail the application to  . You can also leave the application at OCC Reception during office hours. Applicants will be matched with a biblical counselor as soon as one is available.

For more information, READ these answers to Frequently Asked Questions?  or call 425.702.0303.

Biblical Counselor Training Class

Do people seek you out for prayer and advice? 
Have you wanted to help but didn't know how to respond?
Do you wish you could use scripture more effectively?

If you can relate to ANY of these questions, you should consider taking the next BIBLICAL COUNSELING TRAINING CLASS.

Overlake's Biblical Counseling Training will teach you how to come alongside adults, couples and families in their time of need. The biblical insight you gain will also help YOU grow personally, in your marriage and other relationships.

OCC offers two levels of classes --

Fundamentals in Biblical Counseling trains you to serve as a biblical counselor (or to provide better relational care in your circle of family and friends)

Issues in Biblical Counseling is for people who want to dig deeper and expand their knowledge of a number of challenges people face. (You must complete the Fundamentals class before taking the Issues class.)

If you are interested, please or call 425.702.0303 for more information. 
Cost is $35 (or $60 for married couples). Maximum registration is 15 people.