ED BARNETT, MA

My focus as a Pastoral Counselor is to help individuals, families, and couples experience freedom and clarity in a variety of life circumstances and challenges.  Having experienced the transformative power of God's grace in my own life, I have been called to help others experience that same freeing transformative power of grace in their lives, experience healing and to grow spiritually.

 

 My life journey has been one of challenges both personally and professionally.  From experiencing freedom from addiction to drugs and alcohol and experiencing challenges in both the corporate world as well as ministry, I have gained a deep compassion for helping others in their journey.  My journey of healing fuels my passion and mission to help others experience freedom in Christ.

 

 My formal training includes years of Pastoral Counseling training through Network 220, CCEF, AACC, and the Christian Trauma Healing Network.  I also have a Master of Christian Ministries from Emmanuel Christian Seminary in Johnson City, TN.

 

 I have been married to my wife, Jennifer for 20 years.  Our family includes a biological son, an internationally adopted daughter and we are blessed to love on a variety of kids as foster parents.  My personal hobbies include reading, cooking, and enjoying time in the woods.

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"For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified." 1 Corinthians 2:2

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Memberships & Affiliations

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Masters of Christian Ministry from Emmanuel Christian Seminary (2015)

 

Ordained Pastor (2015)

 

Network 220 Certified Discipleship Counselor (2017)

 

AACC Certified Addictions and Recovery Provider (2020)

 

AACC Certified Marriage Counselor (2021)

 

CCEF Certified Biblical Counselor (2023)

 

Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider (CCTCP-Level II) through the Christian Trauma Healing Network (2024)