Shepherds of Faith & Wisdom
Our pastoral counselors bring decades of ministry experience, advanced theological education, and a deep commitment to Christ-centered care.
Dr. John Vincent
PhD
Pastoral Counselor | Ordained Minister
Specializations
Dr. John Vincent is an ordained minister, Assistant Pastor, and seasoned pastoral counselor with decades of ministry and leadership experience. He provides Christ-centered counseling grounded in scripture, pastoral theology, and spiritual formation.
His counseling approach emphasizes biblical truth, spiritual discernment, prayer, and compassionate listening. He currently serves as an Assistant Pastor while offering pastoral counseling through this ministry.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Scriptural Psychology — Faith Bible College
- Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology — Faith Bible College
- Bachelor of Arts in Christian Counseling — Faith Bible College
- Master of Leadership Management — Webster University
- Bachelor of Management — Webster University
- Associate Degree in Theology — Aenon Bible College
Certifications & Credentials
- Certified Member, Association of Scriptural Psychology Therapists
- Ordained Minister & Assistant Pastor
Dr. Erin Royster
PhD
Christian Counselor | Faith-Based Counseling
Specializations
Dr. Erin Royster is a Christian Counselor and faith-based practitioner committed to supporting women, individuals, and couples through spiritually grounded counseling and guidance. Her work centers on helping clients navigate life transitions, identity, relationships, emotional wellness, and faith development through biblical principles and compassionate care.
Dr. Royster holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology from the University of Missouri, as well as a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from The Broad Center at Yale. She has also completed graduate certificate programs in Multicultural Studies, Program Management & Evaluation, and Grantsmanship from the University of Missouri.
She earned her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Scriptural Psychology from Faith Bible College.
Dr. Royster's counseling approach integrates faith, emotional awareness, scripture, prayer, and reflective dialogue. Her primary focus areas include women's emotional and spiritual wellness, pre-marital counseling, support during life transitions, and faith-centered guidance for identity, boundaries, and purpose.
She offers faith-based counseling services in collaboration with churches and community partners while operating as an independent Christian counseling ministry.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Scriptural Psychology — Faith Bible College
- Master of Arts in Educational Leadership — The Broad Center at Yale
- Master of Education in Counseling Psychology — University of Missouri
- Bachelor of Arts in Sociology — University of Missouri
- Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Studies — University of Missouri
- Graduate Certificate in Program Management & Evaluation — University of Missouri
- Graduate Certificate in Grantsmanship — University of Missouri