To renew the body of believer’s faith in the Bible as the answer to all their emotional and psychological needs. To educate Christians on how to respond biblically to challenges in life and how to implement biblical principles, to change ungodly habits, break strongholds, and walk in freedom from the sins which so easily beset them. To point Christians to the Bible and other biblical resources relevant to meeting their emotional, spiritual, relational and practical needs. To bring people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of their lives.

Psalm 34:17 "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, And delivers them out of all their troubles"

Dean is the Ministry Leader of the counseling ministry at Choice. He and Kristia have been serving here for more than 20 years. Dean is a certified Mental Health Coach through the International Board of Christian Counselors (IBCC) and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). He has a B.S. in Communications from Liberty University, and a Masters in Adult Learning and Human Resource Development from Virginia Tech.

Kristia is a wife, mother, and grandmother. She and Dean have been members of Choice since 2001 and enjoyed raising their 3 children here. Kristia is a certified Mental Health Coach through the International Board of Christian Counselors (IBCC) and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). She has a B.S. in Business Administration from Liberty University with a minor in Psychology. She has also completed training in Youth Mental Health Coaching and Brain Health Coaching. 

Heather has a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies with Christian Counseling. She is a certified Mental Health Coach through the International Board of Christian Counselors (IBCC) and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). She and her husband Brett with their 3 adult children have lived in the area for 10 years. Heather and Brett enjoy being active members at Choice Baptist Church. Heather is here to walk beside and help coach those who are facing seasons of hurt and struggle.

Paula has worked in ministry alongside her husband since establishing Choice Baptist Church in 1992. She has 4 grown children and several grandchildren whom she adores and loves spending time with. Paula is a graduate from Liberty University where one of her cognates is Marriage and Family Therapy. She is AACC certified from Light University in Mental Health Coaching as well as Crisis and Trauma Response. She currently serves as a Chaplain for the Stafford County Fire and Rescue and Law Enforcement. Her family motto is “Loving Well and Living It Out.” 

Patricia has served in various capacities in the field of corrections for the past 23 years. She is a certified Mental Health Coach through the International Board of Christian Counselors (IBCC) and is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). She has a Bachelor of Science in interdisciplinary studies and a Master of Education in special education with a certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Texas A&M University. Patricia and her husband, John, have five children, with two grandchildren. Patricia understands the only two things which are constant in life are God and change. She believes each of us needs our faith and sometimes a listening ear to walk us through adjustments to life’s many changes.