OUR TEAM

Steve Jones is a biblically-based lay Chaplain with over 30 years of experience. He is a certified Crisis Intervention Counselor and an ordained minister.  He was a Chaplain with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, a veteran of the US Marine Corps, and has served many years in both the private and public sectors. Steve holds a Ph.D. in Business and executive certificates from Harvard and MIT. He is a part-time Adjunct Professor at the University of LaVerne MBA program.

Steve specializes in helping folks who are walking through bitterness, betrayal, and grief, and then gain a toolbox of practical biblical-based application skills that can lead to spiritual growth, and/or finding one’s purpose. Using his past experiences in corporate life, as a military veteran, a small business entrepreneur, consultant, missionary, pastor, elder, and chaplain, Steve helps others see the light at the end of the tunnel. He also has a heart for ministry professionals, missionaries, and those suffering from church-related hurts by offering confidential soul care. Steve has been married to Kathy for 45 years who serves alongside him in ministry and life.

Steve offers in-person counseling, as well as phone sessions for those who need that convenience and does not have a fee for sessions.

Beth Steffaniak is a Biblical Counselor who holds a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. She has biblically counseled individuals and couples for over 18 years and informally counseled within the church setting for over 30 years.

Beth specializes in helping people with such issues as forgiveness, grief, anxiety, communication, spiritual growth, and/or finding one’s purpose. She also is passionate about helping wives and couples who have been wounded by the church or church ministry, drawing upon her own experiences from the past as a pastor’s wife and pastor’s daughter. Beth makes it her priority to listen to your story, while also helping you find practical strategies from God and His Word, encouraging greater healing and freedom through Christ. She offers in-person counseling, as well as phone counseling for those who need that convenience. Beth does have a fee for sessions.

Beth is married to Gary, the Pastor of Discipleship at Christ Community Church. She has served alongside Gary in the ministry for their 36 years of marriage. Beth and Gary have three sons, one daughter-in-law, and two grandsons. Beth has also authored 4 books with a Bible study focus and blogged for over 13 years on Christian living and marriage.

Andrew is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and considers it a privilege to work with individuals, couples and families in the Sandhills and surrounding areas. After attaining his Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University in 2012, Andrew became a fully licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 2015. Andrew has worked as a LMFT in many faith-based settings and is the founder of the CCC Counseling Ministry. He specializes in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy and is passionate about Adultery Recovery. Andrew works full-time for FirstHealth of the Carolinas as an EAP counselor. He sees a variety of clients with a variety of issues, including teens. He is committed to a counseling approach that maintains biblical truth and principals while regarding and respecting clients and their needs. 
Andrew is a rare native of Moore County where he married his high school sweetheart, formally Shay Hinson. They have been married for 22 years and have 4 wonderful children and many pets. When not working, Andrew enjoys spending time with his family and playing music. Andrew does not bill insurance.

Debbie is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience working with couples, families and individuals in a private practice setting. Over the last seven years she has maintained a part-time private practice while working full-time at church as the Director of Family Ministries. She returned to full-time private practice in November 2017.

Her practice focuses on the treatment of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, abuse, trauma, chronic medical, relationship issues (pre-marital counseling, stepfamily dynamics, infidelity and divorce). As a result of her experiences as a child growing up in a military family and then later as a military spouse, she works closely with military families as they adjust to the unique challenges and blessings of military life. She only sees clients virtually.

She offers biblical, Christ-centered counseling and believes that ultimate healing comes from God. Her clinical framework is based on an emotionally focused/cognitive behavioral approach. Insurance accepted includes: Tricare, BCBS, First Carolina Care.

Kara has been a licensed therapist for over 15 years and is currently the owner of a small private practice, Counseling in the Pines PLLC. She is committed to helping people heal and grow stronger as they walk through life’s ups and downs. Her passion focuses on helping people get unstuck and move forward with new found strengths and perspectives. In her work she combines the practicality of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with the depth of psychodynamic therapy to provide individuals and couples a safe, supportive space in which to understand the unhealthy patterns in their lives and explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world.

She offers individual, couples, and family counseling in North Carolina, Florida and Utah. She enjoys working with teenagers and adults. Because of her Christian faith, she offers therapy that is rooted in love, compassion and respect for each person as an individual with unique needs and perspectives. Kara believes the decision to seek professional counsel is a significant step in your growth and healing. She would welcome the opportunity to walk alongside you on your journey to freedom. While Kara does not bill insurance, she is covered under out of network benefits for most insurances. She also uses a sliding scale fee structure to help more people receive the counseling they need.

Ron is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Pastoral Counselor who uses various types of mental health and relational treatment therapies for couples, families, groups and individuals. Ron  practices in person and online Christ-centered and faith-based therapy for Thrive Counseling and Consulting PLLC. He also serves as the Director of Professional Development for Thrive. Ron is trained in various modes of trauma therapy, including Eye Movement De-Sensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and Emotional Focused Trauma Therapy for Couples (EFT).  Insurances accepted: Tricare, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Cigna, Optum/United Behavioral Health, MEDCOST, Centerstone, and Aetna.

Ron retired in January of 2017 from the US Army Chaplaincy and continues to maintain his credentials as an ordained minister and pastoral counselor through the Evangelical Free Church of America. He has a passion to help people grow to their full potential in Jesus Christ. He is also committed to working with local churches to help them meet the counseling needs of their congregations through Biblically integrated counseling methods, educational seminars, and retreats.  Ron lives in Fayetteville, NC with his wife Lynnette, and has one son and daughter-in-law.

Sara joins us as a practicum student from Liberty University. She has been a professional school counselor for the last 8 years, and holds a Master’s degree in school counseling from Liberty University. She has a decade of experience working with Moore County Schools.  Sara is currently completing her licensure requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). She is dedicated toward working with individuals of all ages, as well as couples and families. Sara has a passion for helping all people develop the skills they need to navigate life’s journey in a compassionate environment. Sara charges a minimal fee for her services.

Kathleen became a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) in 2009 and is a Certified Health Coach (CHC), both through the American Council on Exercise. She also has been a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant since 1985 and earned a MS degree in Health Administration in 1999. Kathleen believes that God has given a wonderful gift in the human body and that we show Him an act of stewardship when we care for ourselves. Kathleen also completed Lay Counseling training in 2020.

Kathleen sees coaching as an active partnership with clients. She believes that  it is essential to establish trust and confidence in the coaching relationship to affirm personal growth. She feels led to let others tell their stories about their health struggles and set goals that are relevant and solution based. Kathleen assists clients to use effective strategies that facilitate lifestyle change. She believes that all things can be worked through when trust is placed in Jesus Christ.

Kathleen lives with her husband of 37 years in Pinehurst. They moved here in 2016 with their daughter and granddaughter.

Carla moved here in 2009 with her husband and son. She and her husband have attended CCC since 2013. She was worked as a middle school teacher and fitness instructor; she also has a bachelor’s degree from Radford University in Virginia with a minor in Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, being outside and spending time with her family. Carla became a Lay Counselor because she enjoys listening to people and is passionate about helping others overcome difficulties in their life through Christ.

Cindy has been married to her husband Mark for 48 years; now living in North Carolina since 2016 after many years of travel with his military career. She has 4 children and 5 grandchildren and she loves people and living in the Sandhills area. She is a teacher by profession, as well as a homeschool teacher for 22 years. Cindy is now a paper craft artist, creating and singing in her home studio. Her heart is for the hurting in the church, for those who need a special time of healing, direction and care during tough times. Cindy is willing to help others experience new hope and freedom in Christ, who came to heal the broken hearted.

Mark and his wife Cindy have been married for 48 years and raised 4 children. They currently have 4, soon to be 5 grandchildren. Mark is originally from Kent Island, Maryland where he grew up on his grandfather’s farm. He joined the Army after Dental school and served for 21 years. He invested 40 years in the practice of Dentistry, hoping to ease fears, anxiety and pain while bringing a smile back to his patients.

Mark has been involved in many church ministries, including Mission work to Peru and Mongolia. He has also taught Sunday School and been an Awana leader. He is empowered to provide Lay Counseling due to his own experience being counseled and tasting the love of God in his heart. Since becoming a member of CCC in 2021, Mark has been led to assist others in their journey of growing in the freedom that comes from God’s goodness and grace.

Ellie came to North Carolina in 1999 with her husband Ken. Ellie is a retired nurse having received her BSN in 1967 from the University of Oklahoma. She was born in Nigeria, attended missionary school in Africa and graduated HS in Asheville NC. She also lived in Germany with her husband. She taught Bible study and counseled women and young people to help them follow the Lord.

Ellie received a challenge from a pastor to give back to the church a gift that could be useful. She prayed about becoming a lay counselor. Ellie is convinced that the power of the Gospel is the only message that breaks the yoke of sin, shines light into darkness, and shatters the bond of addiction. It is the only path to peace and contentment in life.

Cathy was born and raised in Colombia, South America. She moved to Jacksonville, FL in 2001, where all her dad’s side of the family is from. Cathy has completed 9 marathons and although she has not established any world records, the friendships she established have been her biggest accomplishment!

She is passionate about Christ Community Church’s Counseling ministry because she knows this is her way of helping others know Christ like she has been able to know Him, through ups and downs and a lot of love from friends. Cathy is fluent in Spanish.

Tim is from Southern California where he worked in Real Estate for 25 years. He moved to Pinehurst in 2017 to enjoy golf, pickleball and get involved in a church where he could serve his church family and community. He feels that 44 years of marriage, 3 stepchildren, 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren has helped him to understand life’s challenges as well as God’s grace and love in our lives. Tim grew up as a preacher’s son and was taught early how God wanted him to live his life; but it has taken him a lifetime to understand God’s love for him and that God is always there to help him. Tim believes that being a Lay Counselor is his opportunity to walk alongside people that are struggling with life’s situations; helping them find hope, peace and joy through God’s love and grace.

Tereece moved to Pinehurst in 2007 to retire and play golf. She was raised in Southern California in the city of Huntington Beach, known as “Surf City.” She is the oldest of four children and enjoyed lots of outdoor activities growing up. Tereece attended UCLA and earned a degree in Dental Hygiene.  In 1983, she married her husband Tom and has two children and five grandchildren. 

She joined Christ Community Church in 2007 and has enjoyed serving, participating in Life Groups and watching God grow the church and feels blessed to be part of a wonderful God centered community.

Marty moved to the Pinehurst area with his wife in 1979 to pursue a career as a counselor and teacher. He has spent his retirement years in various ministries through CCC, having become a member in 2018. He feels the Lord has given him a passion to listen to people’s life situations and issues facing them. He and his wife have been involved in Pastoral Marriage counseling both as a couple and individually. Marty is bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English. His philosophy is that he cannot fix people, but God can; and feels God’s word provides direction and guidance. His goal is to show people how to apply scripture to their lives in order to move forward.

Mike moved to the Pinehurst area in 2019;  he and his wife Kate have attended CCC since April 2021. He has served Christ through missions and various church outreach functions for many years. He has used his work in the health care arena for the past 35 years as a platform to share the good news of Jesus Christ and his redeeming power. Mike has also worked in the military community for 10 years, and since 2017 he has worked specifically with Veterans. He feels his life experiences both personally and professionally have allowed him to comfort others in times of need and is a sincere prayer warrior. Mike feels it is a privilege to provide loving care to others through a biblical perspective.

Thom has been a Lay Counselor since 2017 and feels that his life experiences help him to provide support and guidance to his clients. He retired from the Army in 1992; found other work before official retirement after another 24 years. Thom has been a member of CCC since 2013 and has served as a head usher for many years. Thom is active in a Life Group at CCC and enjoys volunteering. He and his wife Vicky have been married since 1985.

Kim Bishop has been involved in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) and Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) since 2013.  She is an Equine Specialist holding certification in Natural Lifemanship’s Trauma Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP) and PATH International’s Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL).  She has volunteered at CORRAL Riding Academy in Wake County, NC USA a program which pairs rescued horses with high-risk teenage girls (many of whom have experienced significant trauma.) She also volunteers with American Mustang School (AMS) in Moore County, NC.  This is an equine assisted program dedicated to providing mental health and wellness experiences to active military members and veterans experiencing PTSD and other issues.

Kim feels that horses have a God-given, special ability to help humans lead more balanced lives.  Few things in life are more remarkable and rewarding to her than being a part of EAP session.