Discussion Group Leader 

Meeting Time: Thursday |9AM ET

Josh holds an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological (SEBTS) and is currently working on his dissertation for his Ed.D. in Biblical Counseling from SEBTS. He is also a certified PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator. He has experience counseling a variety of struggles, including OCD/scrupulosity, ministry burnout and conflict, several manifestations of addiction, depression, suicidal thoughts and self-harm, grief, domestic abuse, separation and divorce, same-sex attraction, singleness, bipolar disorder, marital/pre-marital counseling, infertility, and a variety of PTSD manifestations.

Josh currently serves as the Counseling Manager at the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF) where he oversees the Counseling Ministries department. He previously served as a pastor in Afton, NY, regularly preaching, discipling, and counseling members of the church and community for over seven years. Josh has been married to his wife, Stephanie, since May 2014. He enjoys a fresh cup of coffee, cheering on his favorite football team, playing volleyball, working on cars, and going fishing.

Discussion Group Leader 

Meeting Time: Thursday|1:00 PM ET

Erica considers it both an honor and a joy to meet with individuals in a counseling relationship, walking alongside them as they turn to the Lord and seek biblical wisdom in navigating life’s challenges.

With a background in various ministry roles, Erica is especially passionate about serving women and families facing seasons of difficulty. Her heart for counseling is deeply shaped by her own experience of God’s steadfast love through personal struggles with anxiety, grief, and mental health—both in her life and in the lives of those close to her.

Erica has experience working with adolescents, individuals, and couples. Her areas of focus include anxiety, ministry burnout, relational wounds, and fertility challenges. She is also a certified Prepare and Enrich facilitator, offering premarital and marriage counseling to couples seeking to grow in their relationship. Erica earned her Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

She recently relocated to Chattanooga, TN, to be closer to family and is enjoying discovering her new community. She is an active member of Two Rivers Church in Chattanooga. In her free time, Erica enjoys traveling to visit her widespread community of friends and family, trying new recipes, hiking scenic trails, and spending restful evenings with close friends.

Discussion Group Leader 

Meeting Time: Thursday | 2pm EST

Brian serves as the Director of Operations for Anchored Virtual. He holds a Masters of Divinity from Erskine Theological Seminary and a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Toccoa Falls College. He also received training in Biblical counseling through the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation. He has over eighteen years of counseling experience and has worked with individuals experiencing difficulties in marriage, anxiety & depression, pornography addiction, conflict, and other relationship difficulties. He has 20 years of experience in various pastoral roles, most recently as lead pastor of Lake Morton Community Church in Lakeland, FL. Brian and his wife, Kristen, have been married for 22 years, and have three children.

Discussion Group Leader 

Meeting Time: Friday | 12PM ET

For many years, Peggy has served as a Biblical Counselor and Coordinator of a Biblical Counseling Ministry along with positions in Women’s Ministry, Executive Leadership Development, and teaching within churches, non-profit organizations and seminaries with extensive experience in cross-cultural training in trauma, biblical counseling, and leadership. Today, Peggy serves as the VP of Global Assistance at International Christian Concern in bringing hope and healing through biblical counseling and support for the persecuted church globally.

Peggy received her BA in Christian Ministry and MA in Religion from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and her Doctor of Ministry from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. She has been an adjunct professor at Western Seminary in Oregon, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Calvary Baptist Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri, and Dallas Theological Seminary teaching classes on Women and Leadership, Women in the life of Christ, Role of Women in the Church and Pastoral Care for Victims and Survivors of Human Sex Trafficking. Peggy is part of the faculty and mentoring program with Christian Leadership Alliance. Her doctoral dissertation provides a model for Biblical Restorative Care for Survivors of Sexual Abuse. Peggy has counseled and trained many couples and singles globally who are suffering from trauma along with leaders seeking to live and lead with biblical principles and the love of Jesus.

Discussion Group Leader 

Meeting Time: Monday | 1PM ET

Angel is a Biblical counselor with Heart Song Counseling. She finds great joy in using the Word of God to bring hope and healing. Her 15+ years of experience in local church ministry, non-profit ministry, and international missions has uniquely equipped her with experience and compassion for ministry-related hurt and fatigue.

Discussion Group Leader 

Meeting Time: Tuesday |1:00 PM EST

Angie is a military wife and retired homeschool mom of five. A Westminster alumna, she is located in Orlando, Florida, where she counsels for Heart Song Counseling.