Graduate Counseling
Faculty
Full-Time Faculty:
Dr. John Carmack
Graduate Counseling Program Director, JBU
Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy
Ph.D., Texas Women's University
M.Div., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
B.A., University of Arkansas
Dr. Nicholas Cornett
Assistant Professor of Counselor Education
Ph.D., University of North Texas
M.S., John Brown University
B.S., John Brown University
Dr. C. Carey Lampton
Associate Professor of Counselor Education
Ph.D., Texas Tech University
M.A., Texas Tech University
B.A., University of Arkansas
Dr. Nick Ogle
Assistant Professor of Family Studies
Ph.D., University of Arkansas
M.S., Denver Seminary
B.S., John Brown University
Mr. Justin Phillips
Executive Director, JBU CARE Clinics
Instructor of Counselor Education
M.S., John Brown University
B.S., Williams Baptist College
Dr. Charles Romig
Professor of Counselor Education
Ph.D., Purdue University
M.A., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
B.A., University of Illinois
Adjunct Faculty:
Dr. Monty Atchley
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Professor of Psychology, University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
Ed.D., Argosy University
M.S., Northeastern State University
B.S., East Central Oklahoma State University
Ms. Debra Braboy
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Child and Family Counselor, Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center
M.S., Northeastern State University
B.A., California State University
Dr. Chris Confer
Director, Career Development, John Brown University
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.Div., Anderson University
B.A., Anderson University
Dr. Tim Dinger
Director, John Brown University Counseling Center
Ed.D., Texas Tech University
M.A., Dallas Theological Seminary
B.A., Texas Tech University
Mr. Kormah Dorko
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Residential Program Director, Decision Point
M.S., John Brown University
B.RE., Liberia Baptist Theological Seminary
Dr. Rick Grace
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Senior Pastor, First Christian Church
D.Min., University of Dubuque
M.Div., University of Dubuque
B.S., Eastern Illinois University
Mr. Stew Grant
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Marriage Champion and Church Coordinator, Center for Relationship Enhancement, JBU
M.Div., Asbury Theological Seminary
B.B.A., Sam Houston State University
Ms. Tessa Hastings
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Registered Play Therapist Supervisor
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addictions Counselor
M.S., John Brown University
B.S., Evangel College
Ms. Mary Jeppsen
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Mental Health Professional, Ozark Guidance Center
Ph.D., Regent University
M.S., John Brown University
B.A., Vassar College
Dr. Michael Jones
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, Renewed Vision Counseling Services
Ed.S., Harding University
M.S., Ashland Theological Seminary
B.S., Freed-Hardeman University
Mr. Nick Keeter
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Outpatient Therapist, Vista Health Services
M.S., John Brown University
B.A., University of Arkansas
Dr. Carole Maines
Professor Emeritus, Counselor Education, John Brown University
PhD., University of Arkansas
M.S., University of Redlands
B.S., John Brown University
Dr. Ryan Martin
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Director of Outpatient Services, Vista Health
Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., Southwestern Theological Seminary
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
Dr. Aaron New
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Chair of Behavioral Sciences, Central Baptist College
Ph.D., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., Oklahoma Baptist University
Dr. Gary Oliver
Executive Director, The Center of Relationship Enrichment
Professor of Psychology and Practical Theology
Ph.D., University of Nebraska
M.A., University of Nebraska
Th.M., Fuller Theological Seminary
M.Div., Talbot Theological Seminary
B.A., Biola University
Dr. Thurma Polinskey
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
LPC, MFT, Psychological Examiner and Arkansas Approved Supervisor, Professional Counseling Services
Ed.D., University of Arkansas
M.S., Northeastern State University
B.S., University of the Ozarks
Mr. Steve Seward
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Private Practice Therapist and Supervisor, Arkansas Christian Counseling and Consulting
M.Ed., University of Arkansas
B.S., Oklahoma State University
Mr. John Skelly
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
LPC, Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center
M.S., John Brown University
B.A., Bethel College
Dr. Barry Wingfield
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Teaching Pastor, Cornerstone Bible Fellowship
Ph.D., University of Louisiana at Monroe
M.S., Texas A&M University
B.A., Harding University
Dr. Wayne Winkle
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Director of Adult Outpatient Services, Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center
Ed.D., East Texas State University
M.S., University of Central Arkansas
B.A., Ouachita Baptist University
Mr. Joe Young
Adjunct Instructor, Graduate Counseling
Counselor, Private Practice
M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A., University of Arkansas










