Joel Ogle
PASTOR l TEACHER l MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE
about joel
Joel Ogle is a PhD candidate in Psychology and Theology at Liberty University. He is currently pursuing Clinical Pastoral Counseling through the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). Joel is a Board Certified Mental Health Coach through the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC) and is a Certified Trauma Support Specialist (CTSS). He has over 10 years experience working with individuals, addictions, premarital counseling, grief, health-care trauma and emotional issues. Joel holds a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Ministries from Rawlings School of Divinity, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in Communication from the University of Tennessee. He is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC), International Christian Coaches Association (ICCA) and Tennessee Association of Pastoral Therapists (TNAPT).
Joel is an ordained Southern Baptist minister, serving in various capacities in Worship and Pastoral Ministry for the past 14 years in churches throughout East Tennessee. Joel and his wife Amber love camping and traveling with their two dogs Ella and Dylan.
As a dedicated doctoral student in the dissertation phase pursuing a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in Theology at Liberty University, I bring a strong academic foundation and expertise in merging psychological insights with theological principles. Holding a Master of Divinity, I am equipped with a unique blend of counseling skills and teaching experience in the Ministry for 14+ years. My goal is to leverage my academic and practical knowledge in a higher education setting, contributing to the growth of students and fostering a dynamic learning environment that integrates psychology, theology, and pastoral care.
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ministry philosophy
As Christians I believe we are called to life on mission. It is our purpose, as instructed in Matthew 28:16–20 to reach those around us for Christ, by using a variety of means. I feel that the local church should exist as a place for Christians to eagerly gather together to become empowered to live out the gospel, having open doors to the lost and needy. We should live a consistent lifestyle of worship, bringing honor and glory to our Lord every day. I believe worship is not simply something we participate in at church, but a way in which we honor God through every aspect of our lives. I feel that by using cutting edge technological innovations, the local church will be able to reach more people for Christ than we could have ever imagined in the past.
As a pastor I am called to servant leadership. First, I am called to serve Jesus Christ, my creator, sustainer, and redeemer. 1 Peter 4:10 states, “As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
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