Counseling
Counseling is one of the foundational services BWM offers. Our trained staff help to apply Biblical teachings to every situation and confidentially help pastors and church leaders through difficult times.
Counseling involves hurting people who need healing. Many times this involves coming to terms with the past and a willingness to confront behaviors. A counselor helps facilitate and guide the process of healing.
BWM's counselors are not only educationally qualified, but also bring the insights of having practical ministry experience. Part of that includes respecting the absolute confidentiality required. BWM offers a safe environment where you'll find caring Brothers and Sisters who can help you find God's healing power, no matter what the circumstance.
About BWM Counselors
Jerry Lankford
Jerry graduated from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary in May 2006 with a MACC. In July 2007, he completed his work for licensure and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He continues as a student at Gordon Conwell where he is pursuing his MDiv.
Jerry brings over 20 years experience in management to his coaching and counseling work. His career prior to this was spent at AT&T, Lucent, Ericsson, and RIM (Blackberry.) His responsibilities were primarily in software quality management and new product development. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Vanderbilt, a Masters degree from Purdue University, and an MBA from Duke University.
Jerry has been married to Jana for 27 years and they have four children Jessica, Joshua, Jordan, and Jared. Jessica and Joshua are currently in College. He is an Ordained Ruling Elder in the Presbyterian Church of America. He is also licensed to preach by the PCA.
As a Christian, it is Jerry’s desire to integrate the best of what Psychology has to offer combined with the leadership of the Holy Spirit and the teachings of God’s Word. As a Counselor or Coach, it is Jerry’s commitment to work with individuals in a way that is empathic, caring, and insightful. Faith is a part of everyone’s journey and Jerry will be supportive of each person’s beliefs as they pursue their journey.
April Miller
April Miller is a Christian Counselor working with women’s issues, couples’ therapy, adolescents, and adjustment disorders. April graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and has a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
April’s counseling philosophy is rooted in Biblical Truth replacing the cultural influences and deceptions that lead to entrapment. She enjoys helping others find freedom while moving to the next step in their own spiritual development.
April is the wife of Jon Miller, senior minister at Capital City Christian Church, and mother of Brooks age 3, Brianna age 2, and Blair age 6 months.
Sharon Merrill, Counseling Intern
Sharon Merrill is serving Biblical Wellness Ministries in the capacity as an intern to fulfill requirements toward her master of arts in Christian counseling. Sharon has a heart to facilitate healing in relationships and in personal struggles. Her areas of interest are early childhood development, trauma, sexual abuse, addictions, and domestic struggles. She has an interest in working with women, couples, families, and children. Her hours will be 12 noon to 4:00pm on Wednesdays.
Counseling Handouts, Forms, etc.
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