Jake has been married for over 15 years and has young children.  He enjoys being outdoors, playing music, staying active, and continually pursuing self-development.

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Previously, Jake served as a pastor for almost 10 years, focusing on supporting young adults, adults, and families in their spiritual journey and during times of crisis.

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Following his transition from congregational work, Jake spent an additional 7 years as a chaplain at a level-1 trauma center, serving in various service lines including trauma, oncology, neurology, and NICU. This experience has equipped him with specialized training to address grief, engage with individuals from diverse faith backgrounds, and provide invaluable support to those facing medical challenges and end-of-life concerns. 

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Jake utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for use with individuals, minors, and groups. Additionally, Jake is trained in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) with family systems and neuroscience insights in work with couples.

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MO LPC License Number: 2025017075

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BA in Pastoral Studies and Bible,

​Manhattan Christian College

 

Master of Divinity,

(Marriage & Family Studies Focus),

Bethel Seminary

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Master of Counseling,

(Clinical Mental Health Focus),

MidAmerica Nazarene University

 

1600 hours of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

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National Certified Counselor (NCC)

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Retired Board Certified Chaplain,

Association of Professional Chaplains (APC)

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