Care Team

Education & Experience

Donna received her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education and Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Supervision from the University of North Texas. Following her teaching career in the Texas public school system, she completed her MA in Christian Counseling at Andersonville Theological Seminary (ATS). Currently Donna has her Advanced Degree Certification from the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC).

Donna has completed her Certificate of Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) as well as Systemic Theology (ASDP) and Equip to Counsel (ETC) training at the Austin Stone. She has also completed Brief Intensive Counseling (BIC) at Stone Gate Resources in Port Washington, WI and is an apprentice with Twelve Stones Ministries in Helmsburg, IN.

Interests & Specialties

Donna has discipled women in issues related to marriage, divorce, reconciliation, remarriage, parenting, home and family and relationships as well as depression, anxiety, addictions, and grief/loss. Her heart’s greatest desire is to see lives transformed by the hope of the gospel.

Personal

In 2000, Donna and her husband, Jim, blended a family and have six adult children and 11 grandchildren. She enjoys reading and being outdoors with neighbors, family and friends.

Education & Experience

Jim is the Director of Certification and Training for the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) where he oversees Level 1, Level 2, and Advanced Degree certification as well as the assimilation of students with prior ACBC and Soul Care T5 training.

Jim received his Doctor of Ministry and Master of Ministry in Biblical Counseling from Andersonville Theological Seminary (ATS) and has a Certificate of Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS). Jim hold ABC’s Advanced Degree Certification in Biblical Counseling.

Jim has completed Systematic Theology training at the Austin Stone, Pastoral Discipleship training at The Village Church Denton and ABC’s Equipped to Counsel (ETC) training in several church settings. Additionally, Jim is currently an apprentice with Twelve Stones Ministries.

Interests & Specialties

Jim has discipled men and couples in issues related to marriage, divorce, re-marriage, grief, loss, shame, guilt, depression, anxiety, addictions, recovery as well as money and priority management.

Personal

In 2000, Jim and Donna married and now have six adult children and 11 grandchildren. He enjoys reading and being outdoors with neighbors, family, and friends.

Education & Experience

Con received his Bachelor of Science (BSc) and his Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc Hons) in Quantity Surveying from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. During his quantity surveying career in South Africa, he completed his Bachelor of Theology Honours (BTh Hons) at the South African Theological Seminary (SATS). Con worked and ministered in the Middle East for more than a year before moving to Shanghai, China where he worked as the Discipleship Director at Shanghai Community Fellowship (SCF) while continuing with his Master of Theology (MTh) at SATS. After 8 years in Shanghai, he relocated to Austin, Texas with his family.

Con is a member of the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) and an ABC Level 1 grader. He has completed the Level 1 Equipped to Counsel (ETC) certification. Currently Con is in the process of completing the ABC Level 2 certification

Interests & Specialties

Con has discipled men and couples with issues related to addictions, sexual sin (including pornography), anxiety, guilt, shame, reconciliation, marriage (including premarital), parenting, grief/loss, eating disorders and depression.

Personal

A native South African, Con met and married his Texan wife in Shanghai, China. Following the birth of their twin boys and daughter, they relocated to Austin, Texas to be closer to family. As a recovered addict since 2007, Con has experienced God’s transforming power and care first hand. He enjoys travelling, reading, listening to podcasts, coffee, and spending time with his family and friends.

Education & Experience

Cameron received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Arts (MA) in Christian Counseling from Amberton University. Cameron has served in numerous pastoral care roles including nursing home ministry, redemption groups, home group leadership & coaching, pre-marital care and individual and couples care.

Cameron has been counseling since 2011. He is a member of the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) and an ABC Level 1 grader. He has completed the Level 2 Equipped to Counsel (ETC) certification. He currently serves as an elder for an Acts 29 church in Texas.

Interests & Specialties

Cameron has discipled men in areas such as addictions (including pornography), depression, anxiety, adoption and foster care issues, grief/loss, issues related to marriage and parenting, and applying the Gospel to the heart and everyday life.

Personal

Cameron and his wife are both native Texans and have 1 daughter. He is passionate about the subject of adoption both theologically and legally. He loves spending time with his family above all, but also enjoys the outdoors and good laughs with friends.

Education and Experience

Deandra received her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sociology from Suny Brockport in Brockport NY and will complete her studies at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC with a Masters in Christian Counseling in January of 2024. Upon graduating college, Deandra has worked with a non-profit based out of New York State, working with individuals struggling with depression and anxiety. Deandra also serves her church co-leading in women discipleship groups and co-leading women bible studies.

Deandra will be working towards becoming ABC certified upon graduating seminary

Interest & Specialities

Deandra desires to walk alongside women who struggle with issues of anxiety/worry, eating disorders, depression and singleness

Personal

Deandra was born and raised by a single mother living in the Bronx of New York City. She is sensitive to those who grew up in a single parent household and have faced the effects of growing up without a father. Deandra is passionate about pointing others to Christ and encouraging others to embrace the tender love and care of our heavenly Father Jesus Christ. She enjoys spending time with friends, reading, and going for walks exploring different neighborhoods in her community.

Education & Experience

Tyler received his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Development and Family Studies (with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy) from Texas Tech University. Tyler has served in numerous pastoral care roles including pastoring, student ministry, home group leadership, and premarital care.

Tyler is an Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) member and an ABC Level 1 mentor. He has completed the Level 1 Equipped to Counsel (ETC) certification. Currently, Tyler is in the process of completing the ABC Level 2 certification.

Interests & Specialties

He has experience working with individuals, leaders, families, churches, and non-profit organizations in pastoral care and counseling for over 15 years. His areas of interest include church leadership, marriage, families, parenting, students and children, and work-related struggles.

Personal

He has been married to Meghan for over 12 years and has two sons, who always keep life interesting. He is originally from Wichita Falls, Texas but has since relocated to Plano, Texas. He loves Texas Tech, baseball, European soccer, and hockey. Counseling is his passion and he loves to help people work through whatever challenges they face. We have the great privilege of getting to reorient and remind others of the truths of the Scriptures.

Education/Experience:

Jen Arend has over 30 years of experience counseling, teaching, and discipling women in the local church. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University at Northridge and an elementary with special education credential from California State University at San Marcos. She is almost finished with her Masters in Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary (CCEF), Philadelphia, PA.

Interests & Specialties

While she has been in the education world for over 30 years, her heart is to walk with women and families in crisis, by caring, equipping and pointing them to Jesus in their suffering. She is equipped to counsel a variety of issues, but her specialized training and areas of interest are abuse dynamics in marriage, adoption / blended families, gender and sexuality issues in the family, pastors’ wives, and postpartum / menopausal depression and anxiety.

Personal

She lives in Escondido, CA and is married to her husband Curt. They have five children and five grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys the beach, reading, pickle-ball, and grabbing coffee with a friend.