Glorifying God by loving people through the counsel of His Word
We believe that God has graciously handed us the resources needed to provide quality soul-care to those of us who are facing life’s hardest trials.
We work closely with local churches to ensure ongoing gospel care continues to be a reality for each of our clients.
Marriage and parenting are close to God’s heart and reveal his beauty in a world broken by sin. Together we can seek him for healing and hope in these critical areas.
What brings each counselor at Deep Waters together is a collective love for Jesus and empathy for those suffering under the curse. Meet our counselors.
I grew up in a home filled with alcohol and abuse. Eventually, turning to food as a coping mechanism led to rejection and alienation by her peers. Unfortunately, I later countered this addiction to food by developing an eating disorder in hopes of gaining the approval and acceptance of my peers. After coming to faith at the age of 9 and fully committing to live in submission to Christ at 31, I now find great joy in helping others discover the truth, love, and compassion of God through His Word.
I studied counseling at Trinity Theological Seminary and received training through Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF). My husband of 39 years and I have three adult children and five wonderful grandchildren. In our free time, we enjoy taking extended motorcycle adventures and hiking.
Driven by God’s love for those in need, I have been afforded the opportunity to engage in the process of biblical counseling for many years. I received a BA in Biblical Counseling through Trinity Bible College and Seminary and have pursued extensive training through the Association of Certified Biblical Counseling (ACBC), Christian Counseling Education Foundation (CCEF) and the Biblical Counseling Coalition (BCC). Before joining the Deep Waters team, much of my counseling experience was in the context of ministry at my church, Pleasant Valley Community Church. I truly desire to be a conduit of Christ’s love, compassion, and grace to those who are hurting or in need of God’s wisdom for navigating the complexities of life. Coming alongside others in their suffering and trouble, helping them experience the love of God in Christ, and seeking His will for their lives through the study and application of the Bible serves as the foundation of each biblical counseling interaction.
Through God’s grace, I married my high school sweetheart of 36 years and I am the proud mother of five, with four beautiful grandchildren.
When I was young, my sister was born with cancer and, despite her miraculous healing, I felt guilty for my good health, leading to a relentless pursuit of success and acceptance. Over time, I realized my unhealthy views of God placed overwhelming burdens on my life. After being a Christian for over a decade, God used my trial of postpartum depression to reveal that His acceptance is not based on my performance but on Christ. God continues to show me mercy and help, and I invite you to join me in experiencing His abundant life.
Through the Lord’s kindness, I have served as the Lead Pastor of Pleasant Valley Community Church in Owensboro since 2006. Additionally, I teach at Western Kentucky University and Kentucky Wesleyan College. I hold a B.S. from Murray State University, and an M.Div. and Ph.D. from Southern Seminary. Biblical counseling has been prominent in my role as pastor for the past 18 years. My wife, Annie, and I have been married since 2005, and we have three teenage children. In my spare time, I enjoy Cherry Coke, roller coasters, golf, country and bluegrass music, and all things UK sports.
I have enjoyed living in Owensboro all my life. Growing up in a fatherless home, I sought belonging through alcohol abuse in high school, leading to a dark period in my life. God forgave me and revealed that my true belonging is in Him because of Christ. As a Christian, I remind myself of Galatians 1:10, which says, "if I were trying to please man, I wouldn’t be a servant of Christ." Now, I have the joy of pastoring and counseling those suffering from addiction and brokenness, sharing the story of our acceptance in Christ.
I am a Christian, wife, mother of four, grandmother to 11, life coach, and biblical counselor. As a follower of Jesus for many years, I grew up with an alcoholic father and a prayer warrior mother. Believing that perfection could balance family dysfunction, I continued this mindset into adulthood, thinking it would earn more of God's love. Diagnosed with cancer twice, I embarked on a journey of deeper faith. Facing mortality clarified what truly matters. God's Word provides direction, comfort, and encouragement, and my passion as a biblical counselor is to help others grow in their walk with Jesus and find their identity in Him.
With a background in the banking industry, where I spent 6 years in Oklahoma, I developed a heart for those facing adversity. The most fulfilling part was offering counsel and prayer to individuals beyond their financial needs. This experience led me to leave banking to pursue this passion more fully. Joining Deep Waters has allowed me to focus on helping the suffering and applying God's Word to liberate them from various struggles. My goal is to empower individuals to become who God has called them to be, free from sinful desires and psychological barriers.
My husband, Brandon, and I have been married since 2005. God has filled our home with 5 beautiful children while serving together in the local church. Engaging with people one on one and listening to their stories is my passion. I long to see people find their ultimate joy and hope in Christ and to walk in freedom with peace, no matter the brokenness they are facing. My ultimate desire is to encourage those around me to walk daily with Jesus, living their lives believing that the Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, is living inside them.
I completed training with the Association of Biblical Counseling in the Fall of 2023.
Before Christ, I sought the approval of others, acting like a Christian in church and Bible college just to fit in. This pursuit led to unbearable arrogance or a crushing sense of failure, leaving me hopeless and condemned. God opened my eyes to the reality that He accepts me because of Christ alone, radically changing my life. Now, as a husband, father, and business owner, I am free in Jesus and passionate about sharing the gospel. With a master's degree in biblical counseling, I am thrilled to serve with Deep Waters, offering the message of God's liberating love.
Juggling many hats, I am the Director for Deep Waters Biblical Counseling LLC, the Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Western Kentucky, and Lay Pastor for Counseling Ministries at Pleasant Valley Community Church.
To say that a passion for counseling is in my blood would almost be an understatement. I am originally from Cleveland, OK, a cattle farming community where I grew up working on the family farm. After receiving my bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Baptist University, I moved to Louisville, KY to attend Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. While there, I earned a Masters of Divinity. Shortly after, I married my lily among the thorns, Jessica, and we moved to Owensboro to begin our ministry and family.
I am a Certified Thanatologist (Death, Dying, and Bereavement Counseling Specialist) and have done extensive training and education through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors.
Now 5 children strong, any free time is spent enjoying the good gift of my family.
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