Dr. Tim Clinton
TimClinton@aol.com 
Addresses
Office
AACC
129 Vista Centre Drive, Suite B
Forest, VA 24551
434-525-9470
Light Counseling, Inc.
2811 Linkhorne Drive, Suite
Lynchburg, VA 24503
434-384-1594
Liberty University
Center for Counseling and Family Studies
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24502
Personal Info
Marital Status: Married July 19, 1980 to Julie Ann Rothmann
Children: Megan Ann – born March 12, 1990, Zachary Timothy Adam – born December 12, 1995
Education
Degree
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Institution
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Year
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D.H.L. |
Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters
Southern California Seminary, San Diego
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2008 |
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Ed.D. |
The College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA - Counseling
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1990 |
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Ed.S. |
The College of William and Mary
Williamsburg, VA - Professional Counseling
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1989 |
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M.A. |
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA - Counseling
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1986 |
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B.S. |
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
Pastoral Ministries (Magna Cum Laude)
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1984 |
Dissertation
Clinton, T. E., (1990). Assessment of behavior and personality characteristics of master’s level counselor education students across training and supervision. Unpublished doctoral dissertation,
College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA.
Recipient: Virginia Tech: College of Education – Commonwealth Of Virginia “Outstanding Dissertation of the Year Award” (1991).
Professional Licenses/Certifications
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Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor (2008)
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Licensed Professional Counselor – State of Virginia #0701001364 (1988)
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist – State of Virginia #0717000311 (1998)
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Nationally Certified Counselor – National Board of Certified Counselors #20324 (1988)
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Licensed and Ordained Minister (1989)
Professional Appointments
Virginia Board of Health Professions – State of Virginia, 1997 – 1999
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Appointed by Governor George Allen
Virginia Board of Counseling, 1996 – 2004
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Appointed by Governor George Allen
Virginia Association of Clinical Counselors, 1992 – 1994
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Board Member: Lynchburg Regional President
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Assignments:
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Chair – Public Relations Committee
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Member – Ethics and Standards Committee
Board of Professional Counselors – State of Virginia, 1993
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Member: “Educational task force for counselor training and supervision standards.”
Professional Experience
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President |
American Association of Christian Counselors (nearly 50,000 active members)
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1998 - present
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Founder & President |
Light University (160,000 students)
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2000 - present |
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President & Founder |
Wildfire Weekend for Men |
2008 - present |
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Co-Founder |
Extraordinary Women |
2001 - present |
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President |
www.ecounseling.com |
2005 - present |
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Executive Director |
AACC Critical Incident Stress Management and Intervention Program (10,000 trained)
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2001 - present |
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Executive Director |
Love 4 Life Weekend: In Celebration of National Marriage Day
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2007 - present |
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Executive Director |
AACC World Conference on Christian Counseling - Opryland Hotel, Nashville TN
(Soldout events 8 years running)
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biannually
1999 - 2009
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Executive Vice-President |
American Association of Christian Counselors
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1994 - 1998 |
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Conference Director |
AACC World Conference on Christian Counseling - Hyatt Regency, Dallas, TX
(2,500 in attendance)
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1997 |
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Co-Executive Director |
International Congress on the Family Co-Sponsored by "Focus on the Family"
and the "American Association of Christian Counselors" - Denver Convention Center
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1995 |
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Associate Director |
American Association of Christian Counselors Chicago, IL
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1991 - 1994 |
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Publisher |
"Christian Counseling Today" - a quarterly magazine feature of the American Association of Christian Counselors (readership 125,000)
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1991 - present |
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"Ewomen" Magazine - a bi-monthly publication for Extraordinary Women
(readership 100,000)
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2001 - present |
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"Marriage & Family: A Christian Journal" a quarterly publication of American Association of Christian Counselors (readership 25,000)
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1997 - 2007 |
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"Christian Counseling Connection" AACC quarterly (readership 125,000)
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1991 - present |
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Soul Care Music Label with Marantha music
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2002 |
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Professional Consultant |
Rapha, Inc. - Houston, TX |
1987 - 1994 |
Academic Experience
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Executive Director/Professor of Counseling and Pastoral Care
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Center for Counseling and Family Studies/ Counseling and Pastoral Care Liberty University/ Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary
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2001 -present |
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Special Assistant to the Chancellor
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Liberty University/Liberty Theological Seminary |
2001 - 2007 |
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Distinguished Visiting Professor
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Regent University - School of Counseling and Psychology - Virginia Beach, VA
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2001 - 2002 |
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Associate Provost
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Liberty University |
1992 - 1994 |
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Dean |
School of Lifelong Learning - Liberty University |
1992 - 1994 |
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Associate Dean
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School of Lifelong Learning - Liberty University |
1990 - 1992 |
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Chairperson |
Department of Counseling - School of Religion - Liberty University
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1990 - 1994 |
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Adjunct Professor
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Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary |
1998 - 2001 |
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Associate Professor
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Department of Counseling - Liberty University |
1991-1998 |
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Executive Director
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Liberty Institute for Lay Counseling |
1989 -1992 |
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Chairperson |
Department of Counseling and Psychology - School of Lifelong Learning - Liberty University |
1987 -1993 |
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Assistant Dean
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School of Lifelong Learning - Liberty University
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1989 -1990 |
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Assistant Professor
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Departments of Counseling & Psychology - Liberty University
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1987 -1991 |
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Visiting Professor
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Wesley Biblical Seminary - Jackson, MS |
1994 |
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Faith Seminary - Tacoma, WA |
1997 |
Counseling Experience
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Staff Privileges |
Virginia Baptist Hospital - Lynchburg, VA - Professional Counselor |
1996 - present |
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Co-Founder |
Light Family Health Clinic - offering medical, counseling, chiropractic and dental care in a Christian setting |
1990 - present |
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President |
Light Counseling, Inc. - Lynchburg VA |
1990 - present |
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Associate Director |
Counseling Center - Jerry Falwell Ministries - Lynchburg, VA |
1986 - 1990 |
Military Experience
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Sergeant |
United States Army Reserve - Honorable Discharge |
1978 - 1984 |
Editorial Positions
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Christian Counseling Today – Editor and Columnist, 1998 – Present
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American Association of Christian Counselors
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EW Magazine—Editor and Columnist, 2007 - Present
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National Liberty Journal – Contributing Editor and Columnist, 1995 – 2007
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Liberty University, 1971 University Blvd., Lynchburg, VA 24502
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Journal of Psychology and Theology – Editorial Board, 1995 – 2000
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Rosemead School of Psychology, 13800 Biola Avenue, La Mirada, CA 90639-0001
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Christian Parenting Today – Columnist, 1996 – 1998
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Good Family Magazines, 4050 Lee Vance View, Colorado Springs, CO 80918-7102
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Shine Magazine – Contributing Editor and Columnist, 2001 – 2007
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Shine Media, Inc., P. O. Box 2493, Weatherford, TX 76086
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ParentLife Magazine – Columnist 2000 – 2003
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LifeWay Christian Resources, 127 Ninth Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37234-0140
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Christian Counseling Connection – President’s Column 1998 – Present
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American Association of Christian Counselors, 1639 Rustic Village Road, Forest, VA 24551
Publications
Books
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Clinton, T. & Langberg, D. (2011). The quick-reference guide to counseling women. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books
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Clinton, T. & Hawkins, R. (2011). The popular encyclopedia of Christian Counseling: An indispensible tool for helping people with their problems. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers
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Clinton, T. & Clark, C. (2010). The quick-reference guide to counseling teenagers. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.
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Clinton, T. & Laaser, M. (2010). The quick-reference guide to sexuality and relationship counseling. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.
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Clinton, T. & Straub, J. (2010). God attachment: Why you believe, act, and feel the way you do about God. Nashville, TN: Howard Publishing.
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Clinton, T. & Trent, J. (2009). The quick-reference guide to marriage and family counseling. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.
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Clinton, T. & Hawkins, R. (2009). The quick-reference guide to Biblical counseling. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books.
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Clinton, T. and Springle, P. (2007). Trusted friends. Nashville, TN: Lifeway Publishing.
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Clinton, T. (2006). Turn your life around: Breaking free from your past to a new and better you. Nashville, TN: Warner Faith.
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Clinton, T. and Sibcy, G. (2006). Why you do the things you do: The secret to healthy relationships. Nashville, TN: Integrity Press.
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Clinton, T. and Sibcy, G. (2006). Loving your kids too much: How to stay close without overindulging, overcontrolling, or overprotecting. Nashville, TN: Integrity Press.
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Clinton, T. and Ohlschlager, G. (2005). Caring for people God’s way: A new guide for Christian counseling. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers.
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Clinton, T. and Sibcy, G. (2002). Attachments. Nashville, TN: Integrity Press. (30,000 Hardback/ Soft-cover release March 2006)
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Clinton, T. and Ohlschlager, G. (2002). Competent Christian counseling: Volume I. Colorado Springs, CO: Waterbrook.
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Clinton, T. (Executive Editor – July, 2001). The soul care Bible. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson. (60,000 units/ Second release Spring 2006)
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Clinton, T. and Clinton, J. (2000). The marriage you’ve always wanted. Nashville, TN: Word. (30,000+ units)
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Clinton, T. (1999). Before a bad goodbye: How to turn your marriage around. Nashville, TN: Word.
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Collins, G. and Clinton, T. (1992). Baby boomer blues. Waco, TX: Word.
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Clinton, T. (1991). Counseling for panic disorders with agoraphobias. (Invited Chapter) Case studies in Christian counseling, Gary R. Collins (Ed.). Waco, TX: Word.
Presentations
Church Ministries and Related Events
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North Cleveland Church of God—Cleveland, TN
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Potter’s House with Bishop T.D. Jakes
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The Greater Washington Christian Education Association (GWCEA)
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House of the Lord, Akron, OH
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Spotswood Baptist Church—Fredericksburg, VA
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Christ Church—Nashville, TN
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First Baptist Church—Texarkana, TX
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World Vision Headquarters—Seattle, WA
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Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center
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Pastor to Pastor-Focus on the Family
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Rethink Conference--Crystal Cathedral
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Virginia Counselor Association – Presenter
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Focus on the Family
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Phoenix First Assembly—National Association of Marriage Enhancement
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Thomas Road Baptist Church – Super Conference
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North Cleveland Church of God – Cleveland, TN
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New Canaan Society
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Megafest with Bishop T.D. Jakes
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American Association of Christian Counselors – 50 Conferences
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International Congress on the Family – Worship Presenter, Track Coordinator and Presenter
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Focus on the Family (Counseling Enrichment Program) – Presenter
Colleges and Universities
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Wesley Theological Seminary—Washington DC
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Western Seminary—Portland, OR
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New York Theological Seminary--NY
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Capital Bible Seminary—Washington DC
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Cedarville University
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John Brown University
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Lee University
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Nyack/ Alliance Graduate School of Counseling
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Messiah College
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Southern Adventist University – Collegedale, TN
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Gardner-Webb University
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Liberty University
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Regent University– Psychology Colloquium – “Attachments”
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Regent University – 20th Anniversary Celebration – Keynote Speaker – School of Counseling
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Clear Creek Bible Baptist College – Lyman – Lacy Distinguished Lecture Series
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Western Seminary Faculty and Staff Academic Orientation
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Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools – Invited Speaker
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National Research Institute – Presenter
Radio
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Weekly Guest Expert on Spirit FM Good Morning Radio in SW and Central Virginia
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American Family Radio – “Turn it around with Dr. Tim Clinton” – Twice weekly
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The Dave Ramsey Radio Show
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United News International
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The Chris Fabre Program—Moody Network
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“New Life” Live
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Associated Press
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Moody Midday Connection
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Focus on the Family – Teen “Live-call in” with Steve Russo
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Woman to Woman with Phyllis Wallace
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Renewing the Heart with Janet Parshall
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Janet Parshall’s America
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Bible Broadcasting Network
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Salem Radio Network News
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Family News in Focus
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Family Life Today with Dennis Rainey
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Life Perspectives with Don Hawkins
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USA Radio
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Decision Today with Billy Graham
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United News and Information
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American Family Radio
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XTR Live
Television
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“Turn It Around with Dr. Tim”
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“Celebration” with Marcus and Joni Lamb
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“Enjoying Everyday Life” with Joyce Meyer
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“The Harvest Show”
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“Inspiration Today” with Dave and Barbara Curcillo
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Trinity Broadcasting Network—‘Praise the Lord’
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Paula White Today
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D. James Kennedy – Cornerstone Television Program
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“Cope” TV Program
Newspaper/Magazine Interview
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New York Daily News
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Boston Herald
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Florida Times Union
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New York Times
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Charisma Magazine
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Agape Press
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LA Times
Internet
Crosswalk.com
Award and Honors
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Outstanding Young Men of American
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Who’s Who in American Education
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Who’s Who in Human Services
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Who’s Who in America (47th Edition)
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The Society of Young American Professionals
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National Distinguished Service Registry – Counseling and Development
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Who’s Who in South and Southeast
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Phi Alpha Theta – National Honor Society – History
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Kappa Delta Phi – National Honor Society – Education
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Chi Sigma Iota – National Honor Society – Counseling