Professional Resume
Education
| Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling Luther Rice College and Seminary, Lithonia, GA Pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Biblical Counseling, expected graduation May 2021 Master of Education in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management Jones International University, Centennial, CO Earned a Master of Education in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management - 2011 | |
| Bachelor of Science in Business Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH Earned a business degree with an emphasis on Marketing - 1981 |
Certifications
| Grace Fellowship International, Exchanged Life Counseling SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator |
Counseling Experience
| Biblical Marriage and Family Counselor – 2007 - Present Covenant Community Church, Indian Trail, NC During the last 13 years, I have worked with couples preparing for marriage, couples in marriage but not experiencing the fullness of what God intended for marriage, people dealing with the loss of a loved one, people dealing with depression and other situations that require a listening ear. I have conducted numerous marriage seminars and ministry presentations as listed below: |
| FireProof “Never Leave Your Partner Behind” - 2009 Marriage Under Construction - 2012 It Takes Two -2013 Love & Respect - 2014 Fire in the Foxhole - 2015 State of the Union - 2016 To Have and To Hold – 2018 Presentations: The Original Design of Marriage Family Matters Series The Value of Speaking Your Love Language | |
| Other Applicable Experience |
About ONELOV3 MINISTRIES
To help you in making that choice, let me share a little about myself. I'm a born-again Christian, a wife, a mother, a co-pastor and a counselor. I gave my life to Christ when I was quite young, but truly surrendered when I was about 41. I have experienced the pain of abuse, divorce and abortion as well as the demonic forces of drugs and alcohol. God took my past and used if for His glory. Through the trials and challenges of my past a ministry developed. My husband, of 26+ years, and I started a bible based ministry over 14 years ago. We have come across many hurting people, especially marriages, in our years of pastoring. God birthed a hunger in me to help couples identify His desire and purpose for marriage and in addition, help them to see their value. (Jer. 29:11)
I have a Bachelors in Business, a Masters in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management and a Masters in Biblical Counseling. God has taken all of this and created a very unique and relational counseling style that meets people where they are but allows them to hear truth about who He is so they can make a decision on their spiritual life.
Upon your review of this portfolio, it's our desire that you will understand our philosophy of biblical counseling, our level of competency and testimonials from past clients.
Counseling Philosophy
One Love, One God, 3 Parts
As a young girl, I experienced traumas and crises that affected me well into my adult years. My ability to recover from a failed marriage and the things from my childhood sparked a compassion in me for others who may be experiencing similar issues. As the bible states, “What you [Satan] meant for evil, God used it for my good.” (Gen. 50:15-21) God took the traumas in my life and turned it into a desire to help others. When I surrendered my life to Christ, it became apparent that He is able to heal the broken places. It was this realization that led me to the decision to offer Christian counseling that is Christ-centered, biblically based, reliant on the Holy Spirit with the intent of leading a person to understand and appropriate Christ as the center of their life.
This type of counseling is not focused on dwelling in the past of the person but identifying with where they are now and helping them take hold of who they are in Christ thereby obtaining a brighter future. Reliance on the Word of God, with a focus on helping people see how salvation can be a mitigating factor for many illnesses is an important part of my counseling.
This counseling includes prayer, exhorting, teaching, assisting with spiritual direction, and teaching about spiritual warfare. We not only deal with the issues above but offer guidance on the importance of keeping a healthy body, spirit and soul.
Unfortunately, Christian marriages are under attack and the divorce rate rivals that of non-Christian marriages. Helping marriages stay on track is a major focus of this counseling ministry. We work with couples who are planning on marrying, couples who are in a marriage that may be surviving but want it to be better and couples who may be moving towards divorce.
“What therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.” Mark 10:9
As a Christian counselor, we strongly believe that God is the ultimate healer, however, we do recognize there may be biological issues that require medical assistance. We will strive to prove God's healing abilities in conjunction with taking medications but ultimately praying and believing that the medication will no longer be required to obtain physical, spiritual and emotional balance.
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 2Cor. 12:9
It is our mindset that all problems, including spiritual problems, arise because of the fall of the human race into sin. Therefore, if we can attack our sin, we will be better equipped to help others achieve spiritual health which can lead to mental health, physical health and social health.