Union Gospel Mission
Kirste Richards is an experienced counselor with a diverse background in educational and ministry settings. Currently serving as a Counselor at Union Gospel Mission of Spokane since June 2016, Kirste has contributed to Biblical counseling, mentoring, and the development of a formal church counseling program through volunteer work at Onnuri English Ministry. Prior experience includes roles as a Guidance Counselor and Member Care Coordinator at the International Christian School of Vienna, where responsibilities encompassed advising students and supporting staff mental health. Earlier experiences as a missionary for The Evangelical Alliance Mission and a Counseling Intern at Mental Health Services West highlight Kirste's commitment to community service and support for at-risk populations. Kirste holds a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from George Fox University and a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Stanford University.
Union Gospel Mission
Partnering with the Inland Northwest to reach the poor with the love and power of the gospel so they may become God-dependent, contributing members of society. What began as a downtown soup kitchen in 1951 has expanded into a comprehensive ministry with four shelters, three recovery programs, two thrift stores, an automotive enterprise and a summer camp for underprivileged youth.