Faculty

Reverend Christopher B. Adsit, B.A.,
Associate National Director of Disciplemaking, Campus Crusade for Christ Military Ministry. Rev. Adsit has authored, Personal Disciplemaking and Connecting with God and, most recently, The Combat Trauma Healing Manual and When War Comes Home, two workbooks that offer spiritual healing to those suffering from combat trauma.

Reverend Rahnella Adsit,
Associate National Director of Staff & Troop Care, Campus Crusade for Christ Military Ministry. She has maintained a private counseling practice for many years and helped launch Military Ministry’s PTSD ministry in 2006. Rev. Adsit co-wrote, When War Comes Home, with her husband, Rev. Chris Adsit, and Marshele Carter-Waddell.

Chaplain Charles C. Baldwin, M.Div.,
Major General, U.S. Air Force, Retired, former United States Air Force Chief of Chaplains. Chaplain Baldwin led an Air Force Chaplain Service Corps of approximately 2,200 chaplains and chaplain assistants from the active and Air Reserve components. He is a member of the Armed Forces Chaplains Board, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Gary B. Beikirch,
Awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. Mr. Beikirch joined the U.S. Army in August 1967 and completed basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey; Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia; and Special Forces Training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Currently, Gary is a middle-school guidance counselor and on the Board of Directors of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial of Greater Rochester.

Loreen Beikirch,
Received certificate in Biblical Counseling from Light University after completion of Caring for People God’s Way, Breaking Free, and Marriage Works. Mrs. Beikirch co-facilitates and co-teaches family life ministry and women’s ministry programs in her local church. Additionally, Mrs. Beikirch conducts pre-marital and marriage counseling, as well as grief counseling. She has been married for more than 30 years to Gary Beikirch, a Vietnam Veteran War Medal of Honor recipient.

Leigh Bishop, M.D., M.A,
Staff psychiatrist, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center; Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Dr. Bishop, a Naval Reserve Officer, serves in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps and is assigned to the Operational Health Support Unit in Dallas, Detachment J. He and his family currently reside in Houston, Texas.

Jennifer Cisney, M.A.,
is director of Professional Relations for the American Association of Christian Counselors. She received her Master’s degree in counseling from Wake Forest University and has worked in the field of Christian counseling since 1994. She specializes in working with issues of grief, crisis, and trauma. Jennifer currently serves as Coordinator for AACC’s National Crisis Response Team and is a Trained Trainer through the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. She was director of AACC’s Soul Care Trip in New York City following 9/11.

Tim Clinton, ED.D., LPC, LMFT,
is president of the 50,000-member AACC and is Professor of Counseling and Executive Director of the Liberty University Center for Counseling and Family Studies. He is a popular speaker and author of several best-selling books.

Robert F. Dees,
Major General, U.S. Army, Retired, Executive Director, Campus Crusade for Christ Military Ministry. General Dees, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy, has commanded airborne, air assault, and mechanized infantry forces from the platoon through division level. Following retirement from the U.S. Army, General Dees served as Executive Director, Defense Strategies, Microsoft Corporation, until assuming his current position in 2005.

Kevin Ellers, D.MIN.,
is the Territorial Disaster Services Coordinator for The Salvation Army in the U.S.A. Central Territory. He is also president of the Institute for Compassionate Care, which is dedicated to education, training and direct care. He serves as faculty for the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and teaches broadly on the topics of Medic First Aid, grief, trauma, disasters, and emotional and spiritual care. Kevin is a candidate for the Doctor of Ministry degree in the Marriage and Family Therapy track and is currently working on the final project for completion of the degree. He has a strong background in disasters, chaplaincy, pastoral ministries, marriage and family therapy and social services.

A. Keith Ethridge, M.Div.,
Acting Director, Veterans Affairs National Chaplain Center. Chaplain Ethridge served as a Navy Reserve Chaplain from 1988 to 1996. He is an active member of the Military Chaplains Association. Chaplain Ethridge assumed his current position in 2007.

Kenneth L. Farmer, Jr., M.D.,
Major General, U.S. Army, Retired, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for TriWest Healthcare Alliance. Dr. Farmer served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps as Commander, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and North Atlantic Regional Medical Command. Dr. Farmer is American Board of Family Practice certified and a Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Archibald Hart, Ph.D., B.Sc.,
University of South Africa; M.Sc., Ph.D., University of Natal; Licensed Psychologist; Professor & Former Dean of the School of Psychology, Fuller Graduate School of Theology; Certified Biofeedback Practitioner; Board Certified Diplomate Fellow in Psychopharmacology.

Ronald E. Hawkins, D.Min., Ed.D., B.A.,
Barrington College; M.Div., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary; Ed.S., Lynchburg College; D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary; Ed.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Licensed Professional Counselor; Dean, Liberty University, College of Arts & Sciences.

Rosemarie Hughes, Ph.D.,
Dean, School of Psychology and Counseling, Regent University. Dr. Hughes has earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Education from Duquesne University, a Master’s degree in Education from Regent University, and a Doctorate in Urban Services from Old Dominion University. She and her husband have seven adult children and six grandchildren.

David Jenkins, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor of Counseling and Coordinator of Clinical Training at Liberty University. He is clinical director of the International Board of Christian Counselors and serves on the executive board of the Society for Christian Psychology. David and his wife, Judy, have been married for 24 years and reside near Lynchburg, VA.

Mark Laaser, Ph.D., B.A.,
Augustana College; M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary; Ph.D., University of Iowa; Co-founder & Executive Director of OASISS, a division of the Christian Alliance for Sexual Recovery, Inc. (CASR); Board Member, National Council on Sexual Addiction/Compulsivity; Board Member, Interfaith Sexual Trauma Institute.

Diane Langberg, Ph.D., B.A.,
Taylor University; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D., Temple University; Licensed Clinical Psychologist; Director of Diane Langberg & Associates; Chairperson, AACC Executive Board.

Chaplain Douglas E. Lee,
Brigadier General, U.S. Army Reserve, Retired, formerly United States Army Assistant Chief of Chaplains for Mobilization and Readiness and Interim Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church, Newark, Delaware. Chaplain Lee was commissioned in the Washington State Army National Guard in 1977 and has served in multiple assignments in both the National Guard and the U.S. Army Reserves.

Michael Lyles, M.D.,
Founding Partner, Lyles & Crawford Clinical Consulting; and member of AACC Executive Board. M.D., B.S., University of Michigan Accelerated Medical Program; Psychiatric Residency, Duke University Medical Center.

Pat Miersma, Ph.D.,
for 25 years, has provided professional mental health counsel and crisis intervention services for missionaries in over 100 countries. Now based in Dallas, TX, Pat serves as an international personnel training consultant, and trains church leaders to help in countries suffering from persecution, AIDS, conflict, famine, and natural disasters.  

Linda Mintle, Ph.D., LCSW,
is a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in marriage and family therapy, eating disorders and infertility. She is the author of numerous articles and books, including A Daughter’s Journey Home, Kids Killing Kids, Getting Unstuck, Divorce Proofing Your Marriage, Lose it for Life and Overweight Kids.

Dennis Rainey, M.A.,
is President, CEO, and co-founder of FamilyLife, a division of Campus Crusade for Christ. Dr. Rainey has written and co-written more than a dozen books including: Staying Close, which was selected in 1990 as the outstanding book on marriage and family.

Neil Rhodes, B.A.,
Associate Pastor, Times Square Church, New York, New York, and Director of the Counseling Department. Pastor Rhodes has spent more than 30 years in ministry. During that time, he has written and published two books dealing with counseling issues in marriage. He and his wife have also traveled extensively, teaching and training leaders in biblical counseling worldwide.

Eric Scalise, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT,
is an author, speaker, and Vice President for Professional Development at AACC and the former Dept. Chair for Counseling Programs at Regent University. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist with over 29 years of clinical experience. He is also President of Beacon Counseling & Consulting located in Tidewater, VA.

Leroy Scott, Jr., M.S., M.Div., LHMC,
is a licensed professional counselor, minister, motivational speaker and the founder of Agape Family Counseling Center in Eatonville, Florida. In 2003, Leroy founded and organized the Central Florida Christian Counselor Conference – a local conference that supports the training of pastoral counselors and ministry leaders.

Nate Self,
Author and speaker. Nate is the former Ranger Captain who led a team in the battle of Takur Ghar, also known as the Rescue on Roberts Ridge. He was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart for his actions during Operation Enduring Freedom. Nate has authored Two Wars and has been celebrated and examined as a model of exemplary leadership.

Gary Sibcy, Ph.D., LCP, LPC, LMFT,
is a licensed psychologist and professional counselor with Piedmont Psychiatric Center in Lynchburg, VA. Gary is also an assistant professor in Liberty University’s doctoral program in professional counseling.

Don M. Snider, Ph.D.,
Colonel, U.S. Army, Retired, Emeritus Professor of Political Science at West Point and a visiting research professor at the Army War College. He was research director for, and co-editor of, The Future of the Army Profession, 2nd ed.; Dissent and Strategic Leadership of Military Professions; and Officership: The Professional Practice.

Josh Straub, M.A., ABD,
serves as the Executive Assistant to the President for AACC, is a Certified Trained Trainer on the AACC National Crisis Response Team, and is the Assistant Director of Practicum and Internships in the Center for Counseling and Family Studies at Liberty University.

Paula Van Antwerp,
Army spouse for 35 years, married to Lieutenant General R.L. Van Antwerp. They have five children: Major Jeff Van Antwerp; Capt. Luke Van Antwerp; Julia Tobias; Kathryn; and Robby, a wounded warrior. Mrs. Van Antwerp has devoted her time to raising her children, teaching Bible studies, and volunteering to support the Army community in many roles.

Robert Van Antwerp,
Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, Chief of Engineers and Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. General Van Antwerp graduated from the U.S. Military Academy. He completed Ranger, Airborne and Air Assault training; Engineer Officer Basic Course; and Engineer Officer Advanced Course. General Van Antwerp served in combat as a battalion commander in the combat engineers.

Todd Wagner, M.A.,
Senior Pastor of Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas. Pastor Wagner is a graduate of the University of Missouri and holds a Master’s of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. Pastor Wagner has extensive experience in both church and para-church ministry, having served on Young Life and K-Life staff, as well as 10 years at Kanakuk, where he last served as Assistant Director at K-2.

Chaplain Thomas E. Webb, Th.M.,
is President of Webb & Associates Chaplaincy Consulting. Chaplain Webb pioneered efforts in the development of a first-time Central Critical Incident Stress Management team at Camp Pendleton, responding to 35,000 plus Marines and their families. In addition to 11 years of active duty Navy Chaplaincy that took him to two combat zones, he has 12 years of clinical experience.