Seminar from the BCUK National Conference 2026
Identity: Conversations Exploring Our Union with Christ
This seminar will explore the personal and communal dynamics of shame and low self-esteem. Together, we will consider how Scripture teaches us to define shame rightly and to address its distorting effects on a person’s sense of self and relationships. Our focus will be on understanding the shared honour we have with Christ through our new identity in him, and on learning how to apply that truth both personally and in our work with others.
This seminar will explore the personal and communal dynamics of shame and low self-esteem. Together, we will consider how Scripture teaches us to define shame rightly and to address its distorting effects on a person’s sense of self and relationships. Our focus will be on understanding the shared honour we have with Christ through our new identity in him, and on learning how to apply that truth both personally and in our work with others.
Laura Perbet is an independent biblical counsellor having previously coordinated biblical counselling ministry at two local churches. She qualified as a clinical psychologist before training in biblical counselling. In between these two roles she worked for a mission agency providing member care for British missionaries working overseas.