STCH Ministries Leadership

Bio

Eron Green serves as the President/CEO of STCH Ministries. Eron has been described as a visionary leader and has spent much of his professional career working with ministries that meet the needs of children and families.  Eron’s philosophy on life and ministry are the same: excellence, accountability, integrity, vision, and glory (to God).

Originally from Tibbie, Alabama, Green holds a Bachelor of Science in business administration from Troy State University. He also earned a Master of Arts in communication, with a concentration in family and organizational communication, from Eastern New Mexico University.  Eron is an accomplished speaker and trainer on various topics related to leadership, motivation, management, childcare, business operations, and other factors that affect organizations.

Eron previously served at childcare agencies in Texas, New Mexico and Florida where he oversaw residential programs, emergency shelters, foster care, adoptions, maternity care counseling, adult ministries and outlying social work offices, as well as being involved in international childcare efforts.

Eron and his wife, Shelley, have two children – Harper and Deacon. They are members of First Baptist Church in Beeville and have a passion for ministry. Shelley is actively involved in the MOPS program at First Baptist Church Beeville and is on the school board for the First Baptist Church School.

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Clint Elliott began his employment at STCH Ministries in November 2005 and is responsible for the Business Office operations. Clint and his wife, Dawn, were actively involved with STCH Ministries many years before his employment.

Clint graduated from Texas A&M University – Kingsville with a BBA degree in accounting. He has facilitated several of the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace classes, along with the student version, Generation Change, in an effort to help people gain a better handle on their finances and become debt free.

Clint and his wife, Dawn, have four children, three sons and a daughter, who bring much joy to their lives. He and his family attend First Baptist Church in Beeville, where he serves on several committees and is also involved with the church’s school.

Education

Master of Arts degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Christian Education

Bio

Darin Griffiths is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and holds a License in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), both recognized by the Board of Examiners in Counseling of the State of Texas. He joined the STCH Ministries staff in 2005, was named Director of Education and Ministry in 2008, named Administrative Director of Corpus Christi and Satellite Offices in 2014 and became Vice President of Family Counseling in 2017.

Darin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and also graduated from Southwestern Theological Seminary. He holds three Master of Arts degrees in the areas of Marriage and Family Therapy and Christian Education. He specializes in working with couples and individuals who are experiencing relationship challenges and practices a Solution Focused approach to therapy. This involves tailoring interventions to fit a client’s specific needs, in hopes of maximizing positive results. Additionally, his work usually involves some cognitive-behavioral interventions.

Darin also has an extensive history working in a ministerial capacity with churches and is a licensed and ordained minister. He is available to speak in private seminar settings on a variety of parenting and marriage topics, as well as pulpit supply in the absence of a pastor or for special occasions. Additionally, Darin is available to lead Marriage Enrichment seminars upon request.

Darin is married to Caren and they have two children, Hadley and Hayden. The family enjoys the outdoors together, especially working with farm animals, as well as hunting, fishing, and shooting sports.

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Gary Jones has been affiliated with STCH Ministries since 1974, when he moved to Beeville from his hometown of Dilley, Texas. He started as a land management and cattle program consultant for STCH Ministries in the 1970s and 1980s. From 1993 to 2000, Gary served on the STCH Ministries Board of Directors and was chairman of the Land Use Committee. His expertise in this area led STCH Ministries to ask Gary to become Vice President of Land Management, and throughout his leadership, STCH Ministries has endeavored to make the best use of the land resources God has blessed them with.

Gary holds an Animal Science degree from Texas A & M University where he proudly served in the Corps. From land management and cattle programs to banking, real estate, and flying, Gary has done it all. As a trusted advisor Gary is frequently consulted with by many individuals, groups and organizations. In 2008, Governor Perry appointed him to the Nueces River Authority where he is currently serving his second term.

It is obvious to those who know Gary that his heart is with STCH Ministries. Everything he does and every negotiation he conducts is done with the intent to provide the best possible care for the children and families STCH Ministries serves. A man of God, serving God, by blessing those he has been called to help.

Gary is married to Teralea Davis from Uvalde and they have three beautiful daughters – Jillian, Janelle, and Millicent – and five wonderful grandchildren. If you run into Gary, ask him to show you their most recent picture; he always has a new one on his phone.

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On January 1, 2019, Greg was appointed as Vice President of Homes for Children, previously, he served as Boothe Campus Administrator since 1996. He began his ministry at STCH Ministries as a caseworker in 1991, and later held the positions of Activities Director and then Marshall Campus Administrator, prior to assuming his current role on Boothe Campus.

Greg earned his doctorate through New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and he currently holds a Child Care Administrator license from the State of Texas. He also serves as a board member of both the Association of Christian Childcare Administrators and the Texas Coalition of Homes for Children.

Greg is a trainer for the American Red Cross, Crisis Prevention Intervention, and Texas Parks and Wildlife. Prior to coming to STCH Ministries, he worked in youth ministry and has served as an interim Youth Minister in South Texas. Greg is married to Susan and they have three children and one granddaughter. First Baptist Church, Pettus is the Huskey family’s church and place of ministry.

Education

Master in Clinical Social Work

Bio

Joanna Berry is the Vice President of Family and International Ministries. After beginning in 1996 as a part-time therapist in Corpus Christi, Joanna was asked to assume the Director of Counseling position at STCH Ministries Family Counseling. Under her leadership Family Counseling grew and expanded significantly, and in 2017 she passed the baton to Darin Griffiths as this ministry’s new vice president. In addition to the counseling ministry, she also helped establish Christian Women’s Job Corp (CWJC) of Corpus Christi, which we now call Faith & Work.

In 2006, Joanna was asked to lead in the development of STCH Ministries International, focusing on ministering to children and families internationally, and was also named a vice president. Her passion has always been families, believing that the family is critical in the development of children, and that it is the foundation of churches and communities. She is available to speak on marriage and the family, and often speaks on the value of the family serving together, which is a strong focus of our international trips.

Joanna holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to STCH Ministries, Joanna worked in a family business with her husband and raised three children. She and her husband, John, are the proud grandparents of 11 grandchildren. They attend and minister at First Baptist Church, Corpus Christi.

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Originally from Valdosta, Georgia, Kyle Luke and his wife, Cara, both graduated with a BA in Church Music from The Baptist College of Florida. Kyle then continued his education at Florida State University to receive his Master of Public Administration degree specializing in Nonprofit Management.

After graduation, Kyle served as Director of Admissions and then Director of Development at The Baptist College of Florida before moving into development and administration at Florida Baptist Children’s Homes. For 16 years, he served bi-vocationally as a minister of music in several churches and enjoys being active in choir. He now serves as Vice President of Development and Communications at STCH Ministries.

Kyle’s experience in adoptions, residential care, foster care, and maternity and family care has shaped his spiritual and intellectual foundation of service, as well as his approach to development. He believes his work in development allows him to fulfill his full-time call to serve children and families and to make a difference in the culture in which he lives.

Kyle and Cara have been married since 1999 and have three wonderful sons – Garet, Grayson and Gabe. Kyle and his family worship at First Baptist Church, Beeville, and Cara teaches at Moreno Middle School.

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Mark has served with STCH Ministries since 1982, and in his current position since January 1, 2019. Mark grew up in the central Texas area and received his bachelor’s degree from Howard Payne University in 1981. He later earned his masters in Counseling from Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi in 1986.

Mark currently holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) license and is also licensed as a Child Care Administrator by the State of Texas. He serves as a board member for the Association of Christian Childcare Administrators and the Texas Coalition of Homes for Children. He has also served on the boards of various groups focusing on special education and coordination of site base and community resources, among others.

Mark and his wife Dru have a son, Colton, who currently works and resides in New York, and a daughter, Amy, who is a first-grade teacher living in Central Texas with her family. They have a grandson, Sam, who keeps Mimi and Papi busy.

Mark believes Yogi Berra’s quote, “It Ain’t Over till It’s Over,” summarizes the philosophy and lifetime commitment STCH Ministries has toward those entrusted to its care. He enjoys sharing about STCH Ministries with churches and groups and is available to preach and fill pulpits when needed.

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Originally from Valdosta, Georgia, Kyle Luke and his wife, Cara, both graduated with a BA in Church Music from The Baptist College of Florida. Kyle then continued his education at Florida State University to receive his Master of Public Administration degree specializing in Nonprofit Management.

After graduation, Kyle served as Director of Admissions and then Director of Development at The Baptist College of Florida before moving into development and administration at Florida Baptist Children’s Homes. For 16 years, he served bi-vocationally as a minister of music in several churches and enjoys being active in choir. He now serves as Vice President of Development and Communications at STCH Ministries.

Kyle’s experience in adoptions, residential care, foster care, and maternity and family care has shaped his spiritual and intellectual foundation of service, as well as his approach to development. He believes his work in development allows him to fulfill his full-time call to serve children and families and to make a difference in the culture in which he lives.

Kyle and Cara have been married since 1999 and have three wonderful sons – Garet, Grayson and Gabe. Kyle and his family worship at First Baptist Church, Beeville, and Cara teaches at Moreno Middle School.

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Ashley came to STCH Ministries in 2019 after serving in churches and other communication and marketing roles. She has a passion for sharing the stories of what God is doing in the lives of individuals and families.

Ashley earned a Bachelor of Arts in Radio TV Film from the University of North Texas. She has served at various churches as Director of Visual Arts and loves being able to serve in ministry. Prior to working in ministry, she worked in the sports world serving as an intern for the Dallas Cowboys.

Ashley has a 6-year-old named Holt who she adores. Ashley is married to an amazing man named Hunter and together they attend Mission City Church in San Antonio. There they are involved with their small group and are always looking for new ways to serve the Lord.

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Jay, a native of San Antonio, joined STCH Ministries in March 2019. He brings 20+ years of vocational ministry and non-profit experience to his role as a Director of Development in San Antonio.

Jay earned a Bachelor of Music in Church Music from Baylor University and a Master of Arts in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Jay served churches in Houston and San Antonio in the areas of Music/Worship and Administration. In addition to his vocational ministry, Jay sang with, and directed, two chapters of the Singing Men of Texas. Before joining STCH Ministries, Jay served the Alamo Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America as an Outdoor Adventure Executive and Development Director.

Jay and his wife, Angela, have been married since 1995 and have one son, Travis. The Ghormley family enjoys traveling together. Jay and Travis also enjoy spending time together with their Boy Scout Troop. The Ghormleys are actively involved in ministry at FBC San Antonio.

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Kelli Meyer recently joined STCH Ministries after 9 years of service in Houston’s First Baptist’s Preschool Ministry. At Houston’s First she coordinated several family events, and recruited and trained volunteers. She enjoyed getting to know church families and having the privilege to pray for them. Kelli brings this passion with her to her new role at STCH Ministries.

Kelli earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology at Baylor University. It was there she met her husband Paul. They have two children: Gabe and Savannah and attend Bear Creek Baptist Church in Katy, TX.

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Tim Williams grew up in the Victoria area and has been in Christian ministry since 1982 with 27 of those years serving as a senior pastor. He currently serves as Director of Church Relations, connecting churches with STCH Ministries and finding ways we can minister to their needs. He is also available for pulpit supply as he leads STCH Ministries Pastor Care ministry.

Tim is a graduate of both Texas A&M University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he earned a Master of Divinity degree. His past experience makes him uniquely qualified for his position at STCH Ministries, having served previously as a STCH Ministries board member and as a senior pastor at First Baptist Church in Kenedy, Texas where some of our cottage families attend. He also served as senior pastor at Northside Baptist Church in Victoria.

Tim and Judith were married in 1984. Judith serves as a Family Therapist with STCH Ministries Family Counseling in Victoria. They have two grown daughters: Kelley, who is married to Chris, and Meredith. In their free time, Tim and Judith enjoy working in the yard together, spending time on the family’s property in Hope, Texas, and hiking in the Rocky Mountains.

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On January 1, 2019, Greg was appointed as Vice President of Homes for Children, previously, he served as Boothe Campus Administrator since 1996. He began his ministry at STCH Ministries as a caseworker in 1991, and later held the positions of Activities Director and then Marshall Campus Administrator, prior to assuming his current role on Boothe Campus.

Greg earned his doctorate through New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, and he currently holds a Child Care Administrator license from the State of Texas. He also serves as a board member of both the Association of Christian Childcare Administrators and the Texas Coalition of Homes for Children.

Greg is a trainer for the American Red Cross, Crisis Prevention Intervention, and Texas Parks and Wildlife. Prior to coming to STCH Ministries, he worked in youth ministry and has served as an interim Youth Minister in South Texas. Greg is married to Susan and they have three children and one granddaughter. First Baptist Church, Pettus is the Huskey family’s church and place of ministry.

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Jacob has served at STCH Ministries as a caseworker since 2015.

Jacob graduated from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in 2013 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.

Jacob is married with three children. Their family enjoys spending time together outdoors.

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Joel is back at STCH Ministries as the Boothe Campus Director (Homes for Children) as of September 2022 after spending three years in the Rio Grande Valley serving as the Youth Director for First Baptist Church of McAllen. Joel originally served at Homes for Children as the Director of Student Ministries from September 2014 to the end of 2019; previously, he spent three years as a summer activities intern for STCH Ministries from 2012 – 2014.

Joel earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi in 2014 and received his Ministry License in April of 2022.

He and his wife Galilee were married at the Homes for Children campus in October of 2014 and have a daughter named Cece (2017), a son named Judah (2019), and they are expecting another girl in October of 2022.

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After overcoming a childhood of trauma and abuse, Theresa made the decision at the age of 46 to surrender her life to Jesus Christ. That decision led her to dedicate her life and her home to Him as well. She founded Restoration House Ministries in 2009 to show young women in crisis about a God who loves them and how to live a life with purpose.

In March 2014, she initiated a partnership between Restoration House Ministries and Faith Family Church to open the first Christian Faith-Based Homeless shelter in Victoria for women and women with children. In July of the same year, she took a position with STCH Ministries to start a program in Goliad for women and their children fulfilling a similar mission.

Theresa and her husband Craig have two beautiful daughters and four grandchildren. She is grateful for the restoration of her family and believes that no broken family is beyond Gods reach.

Theresa is committed to advancing the Kingdom of God and to stop the cycle of poverty and abuse in the lives of women who desire change for themselves and their children through continued and new partnerships with churches and individuals.

Education

Master in Clinical Social Work

Bio

Joanna Berry is the Vice President of Family and International Ministries. After beginning in 1996 as a part-time therapist in Corpus Christi, Joanna was asked to assume the Director of Counseling position at STCH Ministries Family Counseling. Under her leadership Family Counseling grew and expanded significantly, and in 2017 she passed the baton to Darin Griffiths as this ministry’s new vice president. In addition to the counseling ministry, she also helped establish Christian Women’s Job Corp (CWJC) of Corpus Christi, which we now call Faith & Work.

In 2006, Joanna was asked to lead in the development of STCH Ministries International, focusing on ministering to children and families internationally, and was also named a vice president. Her passion has always been families, believing that the family is critical in the development of children, and that it is the foundation of churches and communities. She is available to speak on marriage and the family, and often speaks on the value of the family serving together, which is a strong focus of our international trips.

Joanna holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to STCH Ministries, Joanna worked in a family business with her husband and raised three children. She and her husband, John, are the proud grandparents of 11 grandchildren. They attend and minister at First Baptist Church, Corpus Christi.

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Jim Graham is director of Faith & Work and Faith & Finances Houston. Jim brings an extensive background in local church ministry, education, and Christian publishing to the team. A native of Miami, Florida, Jim has served churches in Texas, Arizona and Louisiana in the areas of student and family ministry.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Samford University, a Masters of Christian Education from Southwestern Seminary, and a PhD in Christian Education from New Orleans Seminary. He has experience teaching in-person and online courses for New Orleans Seminary, Dallas Baptist University and Liberty University. In addition, he served as training director and then editor for youth Bible study at Clarity Publishing/Student Life in Birmingham, AL.

Jim’s life goal is “to teach others to be like Jesus as I learn to be like Him.” He and Robin have been married for 32 years and have two adult children. Having recently moved to Brookshire, they are seeking a new church home in the area.

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Santiago “Jimmy” Rodriguez has long followed his passion of helping people in need through serving numerous like-minded non-profit organizations. Growing up in Mineral, Texas, he lived not far from where South Texas Children’s Home Ministries started. Jimmy has an extensive background in law enforcement and in the security industry, where he has served as a consultant, previously served as Chief Deputy Sheriff with the Nueces County Sheriff’s Department, and as a consultant and strategic planner for the Federal Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention.

Jimmy holds a bachelor’s degree from Corpus Christi State University, certified teachers certifications, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Jimmy is the immediate past president of the Corpus Christi Baptist Association and has served on the executive board of the Baptist General Convention of Texas. Jimmy and his wife, Lydia, choose to live in the heart of the inner city of Corpus Christi. They worship and are leadership team members at CrossBridge Fellowship.

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Originally from Saginaw, Michigan, Tim graduated with a BS in Industrial Vocational Education at University of Southern Mississippi.  Upon graduation, Tim was offered a commission in the United States Air Force, and served world-wide for 24 years as an Instructor and Intelligence Officer.  He retired from military service in 2004 as part of the team that dismantled Saddam Hussein’s inner circle of leadership ultimately leading to his capture.  After his military service, Tim has worked as an Operational Manager and Troubleshooter for several corporate retail companies.

Having studied sacred music at Tennessee Temple University, Tim has served as Worship and Discipleship Minister in both full-time and bi-vocational positions for over 30 years.  During Tim’s Air Force career, he was called upon to develop his teaching skills, which ultimately led to the award of Master Instructor.  He also spent several years in curriculum development, and achieved awards in the area of Effective Communication Skills and Presentations.  These talents will serve Tim well as he teaches and trains volunteers to share the gift of Faith & Finance | Faith & Work with churches and communities across the San Antonio region.  Tim now serves as Director of Faith & Finance | Faith & Work at STCH Ministries.

Tim and Linda have been married since 1988 and have six children and nine amazing grandchildren.  Tim and Linda are so thankful that God brought them back to San Antonio (for the 3^rd time), and currently attend Northwest Hills Baptist Church in San Antonio where Tim is serving as the bi-vocational Worship Leader.

Education

Master in Clinical Social Work

Bio

Joanna Berry is the Vice President of Family and International Ministries. After beginning in 1996 as a part-time therapist in Corpus Christi, Joanna was asked to assume the Director of Counseling position at STCH Ministries Family Counseling. Under her leadership Family Counseling grew and expanded significantly, and in 2017 she passed the baton to Darin Griffiths as this ministry’s new vice president. In addition to the counseling ministry, she also helped establish Christian Women’s Job Corp (CWJC) of Corpus Christi, which we now call Faith & Work.

In 2006, Joanna was asked to lead in the development of STCH Ministries International, focusing on ministering to children and families internationally, and was also named a vice president. Her passion has always been families, believing that the family is critical in the development of children, and that it is the foundation of churches and communities. She is available to speak on marriage and the family, and often speaks on the value of the family serving together, which is a strong focus of our international trips.

Joanna holds a master’s degree in clinical social work from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to STCH Ministries, Joanna worked in a family business with her husband and raised three children. She and her husband, John, are the proud grandparents of 11 grandchildren. They attend and minister at First Baptist Church, Corpus Christi.

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Mark Lozuk became the Director of International in January 2016.  Having served on the International Mission Board for the Southern Baptist Convention for 26 years, he has a great deal of experience in supervising missions in multiple countries.  He is also a licensed and ordained minister who has planted new churches and trained new missionaries.

Although Mark was born in Elgin, Texas, just east of Austin, he lived in Venezuela for the first 18 years of his life.  He graduated from the University of Texas – Austin with a B.S. in Communications.  He is also a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, graduating with his Masters in Missiology.  He is a member of the International Orality Network, as well as ALTECO (Amazon & Lowland Tribal Empowerment Coalition).

Mark and his wife, Carolyn, have been married 37 years.  They have three grown children, and five grandchildren.

Education

Master of Arts degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy and Christian Education

Bio

Darin Griffiths is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and holds a License in Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), both recognized by the Board of Examiners in Counseling of the State of Texas. He joined the STCH Ministries staff in 2005, was named Director of Education and Ministry in 2008, named Administrative Director of Corpus Christi and Satellite Offices in 2014 and became Vice President of Family Counseling in 2017.

Darin holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology from Howard Payne University in Brownwood, Texas, and also graduated from Southwestern Theological Seminary. He holds three Master of Arts degrees in the areas of Marriage and Family Therapy and Christian Education. He specializes in working with couples and individuals who are experiencing relationship challenges and practices a Solution Focused approach to therapy. This involves tailoring interventions to fit a client’s specific needs, in hopes of maximizing positive results. Additionally, his work usually involves some cognitive-behavioral interventions.

Darin also has an extensive history working in a ministerial capacity with churches and is a licensed and ordained minister. He is available to speak in private seminar settings on a variety of parenting and marriage topics, as well as pulpit supply in the absence of a pastor or for special occasions. Additionally, Darin is available to lead Marriage Enrichment seminars upon request.

Darin is married to Caren and they have two children, Hadley and Hayden. The family enjoys the outdoors together, especially working with farm animals, as well as hunting, fishing, and shooting sports.

Education

Master of Science in Counseling

Bio

Caleb Barnet is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Texas. Caleb holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from John Brown University and a Master of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Commerce.

Caleb grew up as a preacher-kid, missionary-kid in Spain and is bilingual in English and Spanish. Caleb met his wife Katherine in Spain and together they strive to glorify God in all that they do, especially in their ministry to international peoples. Caleb enjoys the outdoors and all things soccer.

Caleb joined STCH Ministries in 2021 as Regional Director for family counseling in the Rio Grande Valley. Caleb provides counseling services to children, adults and couples and has special clinical interests in loss, depression, anxiety and autism. Caleb is a firm believer that “people are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within” (Elisabeth Kubler-Ross). Caleb looks forward to working with you to find Christ’s light in your circumstance, even when life seems dark or dreary.

Education

Master of Science in Social Work

Bio

Charny Beck became the Regional Director of Family Counseling for the Houston area in September of 2016. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Supervisor. Charny holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Baylor University and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She received her certification as an Educational Diagnostician from the University of Houston and holds her teacher certification in Early Childhood to 6th grade and in Special Education from Pre-K to 12th grade.

At STCH Ministries, Charny spends most of her counseling time doing marriage counseling, infidelity work, men’s and women’s issues, anxiety, depression, and grief and trauma with adults. She is level 1 and level 2 Gottman trained, a Certified Parenting with Love and Logic facilitator, Prepare/Enrich and SYMBIS facilitator certified. Charny uses CBT, DBT, Family Systems and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy in her treatment approaches. Being a pastor’s wife herself, she works with pastors and spouses in all areas of burn-out and brokenness. Charny has worn many hats in her career working with at-risk youth, Early Childhood Intervention programs, as well as has extensive experience in a variety of school settings working as a social worker, counselor, Educational Diagnostician and special education director. More recently Charny has done counseling in a private practice setting for twelve years. She now serves at STCH Ministries and each day looks forward to using her faith to pour into the lives of people. She calls it an honor and blessing to walk alongside marriages and families as they walk through their personal valleys of life.

Originally from Plano, Texas, Charny has called the Houston area home since 2004. She and her husband have been married since 1996 and are blessed with four daughters. Randy is a pastor at Waypoint Church in the Richmond area. Charny is active in her church through leading and teaching. She also has a heart for ministering internationally. She participates in multiple short-term mission trips a year to Belize and more recently Antigua and the Dominican Republic.

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling

Bio

Dosely Antongiorgi is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) licensed by the State of Texas. She counsels individuals and families and serves as Regional Director for the San Antonio area. Dosely’s experience primarily includes working with at-risk children dealing with grief, trauma, and violence. She is excited and humbled to be working for an organization that glorifies God and seeks to make His name known.

Dosely earned her bachelor’s degree in 2001 from Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi in Kinesiology, with a Sports Medicine emphasis. She also holds a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from the University of Texas – San Antonio.

Dosely was born in Guatemala but raised in Corpus Christi, Texas. She has called San Antonio her home for the past 13 years. She has one son, Giovanni, who is six years old. Dosely and Giovanni love spending time together, building with Legos and riding bikes. They attend Grace Point Church, where Dosely serves as a mission’s representative, linking missionaries to the church through prayer and support.

Education

Master of Arts in Psychology

Bio

Lorraine is the Regional Director for the Victoria area. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) in the state of Texas. Lorraine holds a Bachelor of Behavioral Science degree in Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Houston – Victoria. Lorraine enjoys helping and teaching new counselors learn how to become effective counselors in their own areas of interest.

Lorraine has been with STCH Ministries since 2007. Prior to joining STCH Ministries, she worked at Gulf Bend MHMR Center for 14 years, working with adults, teens and children. Lorraine counsels from a Cognitive Behavioral approach, as well as using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), to help individuals work through difficulties in their lives. She combines these two techniques with God’s word and His principles to help individuals find peace and hope in their lives. Lorraine works with individuals and families, but especially enjoys working with couples to help strengthen their marriages. She is also a Certified Irlen Screener. When her daughter was diagnosed with Irlen Syndrome, she saw the difference this treatment made in her daughter’s academics and knew that she had to help others as well. Lorraine is available to provide training and presentations on a variety of topics, such as “Men are Like Waffles and Women are Like Spaghetti”, “Boundaries for Kids”, “Recognizing & Reporting Abuse and Neglect”, and “So You Want To Work With Kids?”. Lorraine enjoys helping church volunteers work more effectively with those they lead.

Lorraine and her husband, Gary, have two children, Colton and Emily. Her son works in the Dallas area. Emily is a licensed cosmetologist, pursuing her talent & call of helping others feel good about themselves and being an armchair therapist. The Turners are active members of First Baptist Church in Victoria.