Relationship Ministry

 

​Head: Bro Ronnie & Sarah Williams 

 

Members:

 
Cheron and Cheryl Gauntlett

Gamar and Jamie Virgin
Felesha Beckford (Singles Ministry)

 

The objective of family ministries is to strengthen marriage and the family. The family was established by divine creation with marriage at its center. As the primary setting in which values are learned and the capacity for close relationships with God and others is developed, its health is vital to the Church’s disciple-making mission.
 
Family ministries upholds the biblical teaching related to the family and lifts up God’s ideals for family living. At the same time, it brings an understanding of the brokenness experienced by individuals and families in a fallen world. The department facilitates understanding, unity, and love at home and in the family of God. 

 

At First SDA Church, Relationship Ministries is the umbrella department overseeing Singles Ministry and Family Life Ministries.
Here are some of the services presently being offered by the Relationship Ministries
 
 

 

Christian Mental Health Professionals

 

 

Godfried Banning, Psy D., Ph.D. Min., DAPA, FAPA, AMS, LPC, NCC, Multifaith & Multicultural Counseling Center of NJ (732) 354-0647 infocpmi777@aol.com

821 HAMILTON ST #1 SOMERSET, NJ 08873

 

Dr. Vashonna Etienne, DSW, MSW, LCSW (201) 345-4430 The Center for Counseling and Holistic Services 

642 Eagle Rock Suite 2 West Orange, NJ 07052 

 

Renai Kraytem, MSW, LCSW, Psychotherapist www.renaiklcsw.com 

 

Lynn Libby EdS, LPC, MA, 2 Tree Farm Rd, Suite A-210, Pennington, NJ 08534

Journeys Counseling (609) 333-8588

 

Glenn Murphy M.A. LPC, BCPCC, 31 South Finley Avenue, Suite 201, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920, (908) 249-3159, Glenn@GlennMurphyCounseling.com

 

Patrick Yates MA, LPC,16 Merry Lane, East Hanover, NJ 07936 (862) 368-7152 ChristianCounselor@Mac.com

 

Denise Wegeman MSW, LCSW Brook 35 Plaza 2150 Hwy 35, Suite 250(732) 359-0240 lcswdenise@aol.com

 

Dr. June Smith 

NY Licensed Mental Health Counselor

NY Licensed Marriage Counselor and Family Counselor 

NY Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor

tel: 516-851-4548

 

 

Other resources on Self-Care

 

https://healthministries.com/

 

Adventistrecoveryglobal.org

 

https://www.newstart.com/about/

 

Caregiver.org

 

https://www.headspace.com/covid-19

 

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/COVID_Confirmed_Case_Summary.pdf

 

https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/age-chart.html