Brent K.

Brent K.'s work experience includes serving as a Family Preservation Program Director and Manager at Josiah White's, a Youth Pastor at Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church, and a Family Life Pastor at Birch Ridge Community Church. Brent has also worked as a Professor Adjunct at Alaska Christian College, a Hospice Chaplain and Bereavement Coordinator at SouthernCare, a Marriage and Family Intern Therapist at Indiana Wesleyan University, a Production Operator at Porter Engineered Systems, a Christian Education Intern Pastorate at First Wesleyan Church, and a First & Second Line Supervisor at H&H Tube.

Brent K. has an extensive education history. Brent obtained their Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Counseling in Marriage and Family Therapy from Indiana Wesleyan University, where they studied from 2005 to 2011. Prior to that, from 2000 to 2004, they attended Kingswood University, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Religion and Christian Education with a minor in Christian Counseling.

In terms of additional certifications, Brent K. has a variety of qualifications. In 2023, they obtained a Board Certified Coach (BCC) certification from the Center For Credentialing & Education. Brent also acquired a Certified Christian Nonprofit Leader (CCNL) certification from the Christian Leadership Alliance and a National Advocate Credential (CA) from the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) in the same year.

Furthermore, Brent K. has a Clinically Certified Domestic Violence Counselor (CDVC) certification from the National Association of Forensic Counselors, obtained in 2022, along with several other certifications. These include a Clare|Matrix Model Supervisor Certification from CLARE|MATRIX, a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist - Family (CCTSF) certification from the Trauma Institute International, a Verbal De-escalation Certification from the Crisis Prevention Institute, and a Marriage and Family Associate License (LMFTA) from the State of Indiana, all obtained in 2022.

Additionally, Brent K. has a Train the Supervisor Domestic Violence Certification from Michigan State University, obtained in 2021, and a Triple P Level 4 Standard Certification and Triple P Level 4 Teen Certification from The University of Queensland, earned in 2021 as well. In 2017, they obtained a Wesleyan Licensed Ministerial Ordination from The Wesleyan Church.

Before pursuing their Master's degree, Brent K. obtained various certifications. These include a Myers Briggs Type Indicator Certification (MBTI) from The Myers-Briggs Company in 2012, an Addictions Counseling Training Certification and an Etherapy Certification from AllCEUs Counseling Education & Counselor Toolbox Podcast, both acquired in 2012, and an Intrinsic Motivation Assessment Guide & Evaluation (IMAGE) Life Coach certification from Life Discovery, LLC in 2012. Additionally, they obtained a Prepare / Enrich Couple Assessment Facilitator certification from PREPARE/ENRICH in 2009.

Finally, in terms of formal education, Brent K. holds a Welding Certification in Arc, MIG, and TIG Welding from the University of Cincinnati, where they studied in 1997 and 1998. Brent also holds a High School Diploma in General Studies from God's Bible School & College, earned in 1997.