What is Laity Care?
BCI believes that the Body of Christ is uniquely equipped to heal, disciple, train, and support its members. Lay leaders within the church can be a vital part of that process. For this reason we train Laity Care Leaders who, under the supervision of their pastor and church staff, can offer support, counsel, and discipleship to the hurting members of a church body. A Laity Care Leader, as defined by BCI, is not a Professional Counselor or Minister. Instead, he/she is equipped to respond biblically to individual and family situations in his/her life and within the church, as directed by church leadership. BCI helps churches establish Laity Care Centers where members from the church and outlying community can come for support and training for various life problems that can be fully addressed through God’s Word. Operating under the auspices of the local church, these Laity Care Centers expand the church’s capacity to educate, counsel, and disciple its members.
