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For I know the plans I have for
you, "declares the Lord", "Plans to prosper you, and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future". Jeremiah 29:11 |
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Our Counselors
Audrey Henley
Audrey is a sinner, by virtue of being in Adam’s race; a sufferer, by virtue of living in a fallen world; and a saint, by virtue of her union with Jesus Christ. She believes that God has supplied us with everything we need for life and godliness and that hope and help can be found in the person of Jesus Christ and His living Word. She believes that God is in the transforming business of making all things new, that Christ is our life, and that people can change! She longs for people to “taste and see that the Lord is good”! Her passion is studying, teaching and counseling the Word of God.
She has been a Biblical Counselor since 2002 and certified by the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors in 2010. She serves in Women’s Ministry at Whitesburg Baptist Church as a Bible teacher for the Early Bird Bible Study Group. She works for E4GW (Equipping for Good Works) as an Instructor/Trainer of Biblical Counseling and as a Biblical Counselor. She volunteers as a Chaplain for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. She is a student at Southern Seminary, and in her spare time, she enjoys reading, learning to sew, traveling, and just spending time with people.
Audrey is the daughter of Ron and Dianne Queen and grew up as a military child. In 1979, she married Jerry Henley, an engineer by trade and a lover of God and family by heart. Jerry and Audrey live in the Southern State of Alabama in a white frame house with a wrap around porch. Together, they have brought up six children who are now scattered all over the world. There are two grandchildren, Emma and Anna Joy, that bring a smile to Audrey’s face every time they are mentioned and if you ask, she’ll be sure to tell you the latest “grand-story”!
She has been a Biblical Counselor since 2002 and certified by the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors in 2010. She serves in Women’s Ministry at Whitesburg Baptist Church as a Bible teacher for the Early Bird Bible Study Group. She works for E4GW (Equipping for Good Works) as an Instructor/Trainer of Biblical Counseling and as a Biblical Counselor. She volunteers as a Chaplain for Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. She is a student at Southern Seminary, and in her spare time, she enjoys reading, learning to sew, traveling, and just spending time with people.
Audrey is the daughter of Ron and Dianne Queen and grew up as a military child. In 1979, she married Jerry Henley, an engineer by trade and a lover of God and family by heart. Jerry and Audrey live in the Southern State of Alabama in a white frame house with a wrap around porch. Together, they have brought up six children who are now scattered all over the world. There are two grandchildren, Emma and Anna Joy, that bring a smile to Audrey’s face every time they are mentioned and if you ask, she’ll be sure to tell you the latest “grand-story”!
Kim Reisenwitz
Kim has been an ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor since 2012. She has been a member of Whitesburg Baptist Church since 1991 and has been a Biblical Counselor for the past 10 years. She has taught Biblical Counseling at Whitesburg Heritage Bible College and currently counsels and teaches Biblical Counseling with E4GW. She is a Disaster Relief Chaplain with the Southern Baptist Association and has worked disasters in Moore Oklahoma, and Nepal as well as locally. She has taught in Biblical Counseling Conferences in Uganda, Rwanda, and Nepal but her particular interest when in Africa is speaking at Women’s Conferences. In addition, Kim is a Nurse Practitioner and has practiced in the Huntsville area since 1986. She was a professor in the College of Nursing at UAH for 6 years and has been in practice with Dr. Shashi Kumar at Alabama Asthma and Allergy Clinic for the past 22 years. Her husband retired from the Army after 27 years of service. They have 4 adult daughters and 6 grandchildren.
Sarah Rice
Sarah Rice is a Christ follower, pastor’s wife, boy mom, biblical counselor, lover of the written word and the beauty a photo can capture. Sarah has a bachelor's in phychology from Auburn and a Master of Arts in Biblical counseling from SBTS.
Writing is a necessary practice for me as it helps me work out what God is teaching me through His Word and my life circumstances. Writing helps me flesh out how the gospel shapes every part of my life, and it gives me the opportunity to share truth and hope with other women whom I may never encounter personally.
During this season of life, I’m blessed to serve alongside my husband in ministry, counseling and teaching women the Word of God. I’m also deep in the trenches of mothering through “the little years,” experiencing both the great joys and challenges this season brings. My three little boys are changing and growing at unbelievably rapid rates these days, and what joy it has been to have a front row seat as they have progressed from crawling, to taking their first wobbly steps, to walking steadily, and finally to running in leaps and bounds. This process has reminded me of my own walk of faith.
Learning to walk with Jesus is progressive. It’s about learning to get up when you fall or, rather, clinging to Christ in reckless faith as He carries you and puts you back on your feet. Ultimately, this blog is documentation of my life that I am learning to “live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20b). My prayer is that I will look back at these written words and see how I progressed from wobbly baby steps of faith to running beside Him in leaps and bounds.
Writing is a necessary practice for me as it helps me work out what God is teaching me through His Word and my life circumstances. Writing helps me flesh out how the gospel shapes every part of my life, and it gives me the opportunity to share truth and hope with other women whom I may never encounter personally.
During this season of life, I’m blessed to serve alongside my husband in ministry, counseling and teaching women the Word of God. I’m also deep in the trenches of mothering through “the little years,” experiencing both the great joys and challenges this season brings. My three little boys are changing and growing at unbelievably rapid rates these days, and what joy it has been to have a front row seat as they have progressed from crawling, to taking their first wobbly steps, to walking steadily, and finally to running in leaps and bounds. This process has reminded me of my own walk of faith.
Learning to walk with Jesus is progressive. It’s about learning to get up when you fall or, rather, clinging to Christ in reckless faith as He carries you and puts you back on your feet. Ultimately, this blog is documentation of my life that I am learning to “live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me” (Galatians 2:20b). My prayer is that I will look back at these written words and see how I progressed from wobbly baby steps of faith to running beside Him in leaps and bounds.
Gena & Bobby Lemar
Gena Lamar is serving as a Certified Biblical Counselor in the E4GW Training Center. She received her certification from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) in 2016.
Gena is a Graduate of Guntersville High School, the class of 1982. She attended Snead State College, Boaz, AL. 1982-1983: BS Degree in Elementary Education, Athens State College, Athens, AL. 1989-1994: Finished Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL; 2000. Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL; 2005-2006 and Class A Educational Administration & Supervision Endorsement. Whitesburg Christian Academy, Curriculum Specialist, fall 2013- fall 2016. After her thirty year career in education, she is blessed by being a “Grammy” and is currently serving her children and grandchildren in care-giving. She currently resides in Lacey’s Spring, AL with her husband Bobby of twenty-one years, and their dog Opal. Her favorite Bible Verses for this season in her life is: “For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” John 1:16.
Bobby Lamar is serving as a Certified Biblical Counselor in the E4GW Training Center. He received his certification from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) in 2017. He is a graduate of East Limestone High School- Athens, AL. Graduate of the Class of 1985. Limestone Technical School - Athens, AL. 1984-1985. His job responsibilities throughout his career are; Bobby Terry Heating and Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical. 1985-1990. Mechanical Electrical Wholesale Supply (M.E.W.S.), Deliveries, Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, and Counter Sales.1990-2008. Take Five Plumbing and Electrical Supply, Inside Sales. 2008-2012. Southern Pipe and Supply, Inside Sales. 2012-Present. He has received "Employee of the Year" awards throughout his career. He currently resides in Lacey’s Spring, AL with his wife, Gena and their dog Opal. His current pastime is spending time with his wife of twenty-one years, family and playing golf.
His favorite Bible verse for this season of life is “Be strong and courageous for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9.
Gena is a Graduate of Guntersville High School, the class of 1982. She attended Snead State College, Boaz, AL. 1982-1983: BS Degree in Elementary Education, Athens State College, Athens, AL. 1989-1994: Finished Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL; 2000. Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL; 2005-2006 and Class A Educational Administration & Supervision Endorsement. Whitesburg Christian Academy, Curriculum Specialist, fall 2013- fall 2016. After her thirty year career in education, she is blessed by being a “Grammy” and is currently serving her children and grandchildren in care-giving. She currently resides in Lacey’s Spring, AL with her husband Bobby of twenty-one years, and their dog Opal. Her favorite Bible Verses for this season in her life is: “For from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.” John 1:16.
Bobby Lamar is serving as a Certified Biblical Counselor in the E4GW Training Center. He received his certification from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) in 2017. He is a graduate of East Limestone High School- Athens, AL. Graduate of the Class of 1985. Limestone Technical School - Athens, AL. 1984-1985. His job responsibilities throughout his career are; Bobby Terry Heating and Cooling, Plumbing and Electrical. 1985-1990. Mechanical Electrical Wholesale Supply (M.E.W.S.), Deliveries, Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, and Counter Sales.1990-2008. Take Five Plumbing and Electrical Supply, Inside Sales. 2008-2012. Southern Pipe and Supply, Inside Sales. 2012-Present. He has received "Employee of the Year" awards throughout his career. He currently resides in Lacey’s Spring, AL with his wife, Gena and their dog Opal. His current pastime is spending time with his wife of twenty-one years, family and playing golf.
His favorite Bible verse for this season of life is “Be strong and courageous for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9.
Dane Hays
Dane Hays is husband to Amanda and two little girls, Virginia and Mary Catherine. He is a pastor/elder at Point Mallard Parkway Baptist Church in Decatur and is currently serving as the Executive Director of E4GW. He received his Master of Divinity from Southern Seminary in 2015, where he studied biblical counseling, theology, and great commission ministries. His passion is coming alongside the broken and offering the hope and help that only comes from the gospel. He is also passionate about equipping local churches to have thriving biblical counseling ministries.
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Sharon has been an ACBC Certified Biblical Counselor since 2012. She has been a member of Whitesburg Baptist Church, Huntsville, AL since 1982. Sharon has also taught Biblical Counseling at the Whitesburg Heritage Bible College. She currently serves as as a Counselor/Instructor with North Alabama Biblical Counseling. Like Audrey and Kim, Sharon is also a Disaster Relief Chaplain with the Southern Baptist Association. One of the most life altering events in Sharon’s life was teaching Biblical Counseling principles to lay leaders in Rwanda.
In 1979, Sharon married Jim Spikes, an engineer with the US Army as a civilian. They have 3 adult children and 11 grandchildren. One of Sharon’s greatest joys is spending time with the grands! She is also a singer whose absolute delight is singing praises to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Sharon serves on the Prison Ministry team at Whitesburg Baptist Church where sharing the Gospel with inmates is the highlight of every month. |