Our Counselors and Staff

Reigning Grace Counseling Center offers counselors, instructors, and staff who are committed to the idea of “Heart Change for Life Change,” a motto coined by our founder, Julie Ganschow, Ph.D.

Each team member of Reigning Grace looks humbly to God’s Word in answering life’s questions. The team at Reigning Grace does not solely exist for Reigning Grace, but is also actively involved in their own churches and communities. 

Take a moment to meet our counselors and staff below!

Counselors & Staff

Julie Ganschow, Ph.D.

Executive Director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center, Founder of BC4Women Blog

 

Julie has been involved in biblical counseling and discipleship for more than 25 years. She has an MA and a Ph.D., in Biblical Counseling, and is certified through ACBC, and IABC. She is the founder and Director of Reigning Grace Counseling Center and the founder of Biblical Counseling for Women. She is an adjunct professor at SEBI in Brazil, a commissioned member for The Addiction Connection, and teaches internationally for BCMW (formerly OIC). Julie has also authored numerous books and co-authored biblical counseling training course. She makes her home in Kansas City, Missouri, with her wonderful husband, Larry.

Bob Smith

Biblical Counselor

Bob is a member of Mill Creek Community Church in Shawnee, KS, and is an ACBC-certified Biblical Counselor. He seeks to glorify God and serve and love people by counseling through his church and at Reigning Grace Counseling Center, teaching Sunday school, and leading a small group Bible study. He humbly admits he is a sinner saved by grace, walking by faith, and dependent on the Holy Spirit for daily living. He has been married to his wife Linda for over 47 years and has two married daughters and one married son, two granddaughters, and four grandsons. He is retired from the USPS and is devoting his remaining years to counsel people in the Word of God and exalt the Lord Jesus Christ.

Bob is available via Google Meet.

 

Chad Przeslawski

Biblical Counselor

Chad has been active in pastoral ministry, chaplaincy, and counseling for several years. He has an M.A. in Pastoral Studies from Faith Theological Seminary,  an M.DIV from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is a certified biblical counselor through ACBC.  His greatest passion is to help people find hope in Jesus Christ. Chad is married to Renee, together they have seven children & two grandchildren. He enjoys spending time with friends & family on the lake, reading counseling books, and watching college football. 

Chad is available via Google Meet.

Guy Hanna

Biblical Counselor

As an ACBC biblical counselor, Guy loves the Word of God and loves people. He understands that many have not been fully disciplined and need someone to teach them how to apply the Scripture to their lives. His goal is to teach individuals, couples, and families the precepts and principles of Scripture and to equip them with the tools necessary for spiritual growth. Guy is an ordained minister, former pastor, and hospice chaplain. He holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling.
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Guy is available via Google Meet.

Jamie Randolph

Biblical Counselor, Training Program Instructor

Jamie has ministered to women as a pastor’s wife and in a variety of ministry settings for more than 30 years. She is passionate about teaching God’s Word and encouraging women through every season of life with biblical wisdom and compassionate care. Jamie earned a Bachelor of Science in Biblical Counseling from Spurgeon College and has been certified through the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors since 2019. She currently serves as a staff counselor at Country Acres Baptist Church in Wichita, KS, and at Reigning Grace Counseling Center. Jamie enjoys speaking at women’s events, teaching Scripture, and helping women grow in their relationship with Christ. Jamie has been married to Kelly since 1983, and together they enjoy leading marriage conferences and serving in ministry together. They are grateful parents of four children and grandparents to nine grandchildren. For speaking requests:  jamie@rgcconline.org

Jamie is available to see those in the Wichita, KS area in person. For those outside the greater Wichita, KS area, biblical counseling is done via Google Meet.

Lisa Matthews

Biblical Counselor

Lisa is certified by the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) with a Specialization in Marriage Counseling. She is a wife and mother of one adult daughter and resides in Florida with her husband and two dogs. She has a heart for women’s ministry and has served as a women’s Bible study leader, discipleship coach, and volunteer chaplain in the local county jail. Lisa is passionate about promoting the sufficiency and transforming power of God’s word. She holds an M.A. in Biblical and Theological Studies and is pursuing a Master’s in Biblical Counseling at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Lisa is available virtually via Google Meet. 

Kirsten Vance

Biblical Counselor

Kirsten is passionate about applying God’s Word to help hurting people for His glory and their good. She and her husband, Philip, are members of Mosaic Church in College
Station, Texas, where they serve their local church and campus ministries at Texas A&M University. Kirsten holds a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences from Texas A&M University and certifications from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), the Fellowship of Biblical Counselors (FBC), and the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). Her ministry experience includes serving as an Elder’s wife, 10 years in youth ministry, and teaching various women’s Bible studies. She is especially passionate about hospitality and one-on-one discipleship. Kirsten has been married to Philip, her best friend, for more than 25 years. Together, they have raised three wonderful children and recently welcomed their daughter-in-law into the family.


Kirsten is available to see those in the Bryan / College Station, TX area in person. For those outside the Bryan / College Station, TX area, biblical counseling is done via Google Meet.

Cindy Yarbrough

Biblical Counselor

Cindy is a certified Biblical Counselor with an M.A. in Biblical Counseling and certification from ACBC (Association of Certified Biblical Counselors). She has counseled women facing marital issues, anxiety, depression, infidelity, trauma, and self-harm. Cindy has provided support to women whose faith wavered during severe trials and times of grief. Additionally, she has worked with post-abortive women and offered pre- and post-marital counseling in collaboration with a male counselor. As a USAF veteran, she supports the military by counseling women referred by Fallen Soldiers March (FSM).

Cindy is available to see those in the Enterprise, AL area in person. For those outside the Enterprise, AL area, biblical counseling is done via Google Meet.

Jonathan Hayashi, Ph.D.

Biblical Counselor, Addiction and Substance Abuse Counselor, Training Program Instructor, Men’s Discipleship Blog Contributor, Chaplain 

Dr. Hayashi graduated from Moody Bible Institute, Moody Theological Seminary, and attended the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He holds a Bachelor in Pastoral Ministry, a Master’s in Congregational Leadership, and finally, a Doctorate in Biblical Counseling. He is on the Board of Trustees for the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with the Southern Baptist Convention and on the Board of Directors for Pastor’s Hope Network. He is also an endorsed church planter of the Pillar Network. Jonathan is a contributor to the bi-weekly journal, Pathway (Missouri Baptist Convention) and is the author of Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship, as well as Making Lemonade: Turning Past Failures into Gospel Opportunities. He is a Level II-certified biblical counselor with the ACBC and is a commissioned member of The Addiction Connection, and is trained and earned the ACBC Specialization Courses for Reconciliation Counseling Specialization track. He is married to Kennedi, and they have four children.

Jonathan is available via Google Meet.

Chris Neeley

Biblical Counselor

Chris is a certified Biblical Counseling with ACBC. She has a B.A. in Biblical Studies and an M.A. in Counseling from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. She has been serving women and children in ministry for over 20 years. Her passion is to walk alongside and help women know and apply the sufficiency of God’s Word to their lives. She serves her local church by teaching women’s Bible studies and leading children’s ministry. She is a pastor’s wife and has been married 35 years to Rich Neeley. Together they have two adult children and a Son-in-Law along with two grandchildren.
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Chris is available to see those in the Mexico, MO area in person. For those outside, the Mexico, MO area, biblical counseling is done via Google Meet.

Mary Paas

Biblical Counselor, Chaplain

Mary is a licensed Chaplain and an ACBC and FBC certified Biblical Counselor. She has served on local boards and on staff at ministries, including Joni and Friends. She has taught the Bible to groups inside the walls of the church and outside the walls. Mary is the author of Disciple Journal: Daily Pursuit of Christ and His Likeness: 14-Day Guided Journey. Mary finds joy in providing hope and help from God’s Word at Reigning Grace and Fallen Soldiers March.

Mary is available via Google Meet.

Jenna Bogard

Biblical Counselor, BC4Women Blog Contributor

Jenna Bogard is a certified biblical counselor who loves walking alongside women through life’s challenges with God’s Word as her guide. She holds a BA and MA in Biblical Counseling and is certified by both the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and the Fellowship of Biblical Counselors (FBC). Jenna desires to help victims of catastrophic suffering and abuse. In addition to counseling, she works as a freelance Christian book editor, helping authors bring their messages of truth and encouragement to life. She also shares encouragement, practical insights, and guidance from the sufficient Word on her personal blog, GuideHerToTheWord.com.

Jenna is available via Google Meet.

Dr. Gregory Kirk, D.Ed.Min

Biblical Counselor 

Dr. Kirk earned a BA from Fairhaven Baptist College, an MA in Clinical Counseling from Jacksonville Theological Seminary, and an MA in Christian Resources from Union University. He also attended the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, where he obtained a D.Ed.Min in Biblical Counseling. He has been involved in Rescue Mission work since 1992 and is an experienced Addictions Counselor.  He is a Commissioned Addiction Biblical Counselor (CABC) and has an ACBC Addictions Specialization. Dr. Kirk has served as the director of the United Gospel Rescue Mission in Poplar Bluff, MO, and was previously the director of the Union Gospel Rescue Mission in Sacramento, CA. He is also the pastor of Grand Ave Baptist Church and holds several key committee positions. Dr. Kirk is Level II ACBC Certified and is also accredited by the IABC as well as certified by the Fellowship of Biblical Counselors (FBC).  Dr. Kirk has been married to his wife Pamela since 1979. Together, they have three children, twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. He loves working in ministry and is available to help those in need.

Gregory is available via Google Meet.

Julie Lay

Biblical Counselor Intern

Julie is a biblical-counselor-in-training at Reigning Grace Institute, currently completing the third and final stage of ACBC biblical counseling certification. She holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from The Master’s University. After graduating, Julie and her husband moved overseas with their family to serve as church-planting missionaries for 20 years. There she was actively engaged in evangelism and women’s and children’s discipleship ministry through the local church. She faithfully taught God’s Word, discipled new believers, and walked alongside women as they learned to apply Scripture to the challenges of life and faith. At the same time, she homeschooled their five children, nurturing their spiritual growth through family discipleship. Since returning stateside, Julie has been serving as a math aide in a Christian school. She is now pursuing formal biblical counseling training to further equip her for ministry to women. Having personally experienced the life-changing power of excellent biblical counseling during difficult seasons, Julie is passionate about helping others find the same hope and practical help found only in God’s sufficient Word.
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Julie is available via Google Meet.

Reigning Grace
Counseling Center

(816) 694-1677  (Main Number)

reigninggracecounsel@rgcconline.org

Reigning Grace
Institute

(816) 673-6360  (Training Program)

RGInstitute@rgcconline.org

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Disclaimer

Reigning Grace Counseling Center is not a licensed counseling agency, nor are its counselors psychologically or medically-trained therapists.
We are ministers of Jesus Christ and we offer ‘pastoral’ counseling intended to bring life change through heart change.