Our hope is to help you glorify and enjoy God, now and forever.
Our team
Brenda Bauer
Certified Coach
Brenda graduated locally from Drury University with a bachelor's in Business Administration and worked 15 years in corporate leadership. She is a certified coach through ECO, accredited by the International Coaching Federation, as well as a Mental Fitness Trainer through Positive Intelligence. Over the last 20 years, she has coached many individuals and groups. Her coaching journey has proven that we are the result of the things we do consistently over time. She can help you break down your goals into the habits and consistent actions that will get you where you want to go.
Dustin Ray
Biblical Counselor
Dustin has counseled and pastored churches for more than ten years. As a pastor, God has been gracious to allow him to preach and counsel through the lens of Scripture. Dustin attended Evangel University and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where he studied Biblical Studies and Theology, and he has continued his education with CCEF and other Biblical Counseling ministries.
Nick Whistance
Biblical Counselor
Nick has locally pastored for the past five years. Prior to taking on a pastoral role in Springfield, MO, Nick and his family served as missionaries in South Asia through the International Mission Board. Nick has a heart for evangelism and discipleship which has led to the pursuit of local biblical counseling. Nick attended Evangel University for his undergraduate degree and went on to study missiology at Southeastern Baptist Seminary for further education. Nick has continued his educational pursuits with CCEF.
You?
Are you called and equipped for Biblical Counseling? Are you a pastor or Christian leader who desires to help people seek and savor Jesus? Reach out, and start a conversation.