Head: Gamar and Jamie Virgin
Members:
Cheron and Cheryl Gauntlett
Nadege and Adler Allwaters
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.
Family Counselors
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