Don Whisnant, DCC, LCPC

Don Whisnant, DCC, LCPC 

For over 40 years, Don has served as pastor, family ministry director, church growth consultant, college faculty member, and minister to youth. 

He has a Masters in Ministry / Church Leadership degree from Bethany Theological Seminary, a Doctor of Christian Counseling degree from Andersonville Theological Seminary, and diplomas for completed studies in fitness and nutrition through two professional career development programs. 

Since 1983, Don has logged over 33,000 fitness miles and has been married to Carole for 34 years.  

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH 

Pastor’s Kid and Early Ministry 

I was born into a pastor's home (Dad pastored 40 years), trusted Christ for salvation at age five, surrendered to full-time ministry at age 17, then went on to college and seminary and to serve in useful ministry for about 15 years. 

Early Failure 

In 1983, while pastoring the fastest growing church in our state, my ministry and marriage failed. For several years, I was discouraged by my failure, but in time, I began to learn about the Father's heart for the marred vessel, that he does not throw it away, but makes it again another vessel according to his loving wisdom and in his own time. 

Renewal 

In 1990, I remarried, moved to Atlanta, returned to college and seminary, completed studies for two post graduate degrees, and in 2004 earned certification as a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor, now Advanced Certified. 

FBA and GraceRenewal Counseling 

In Atlanta, I taught The Early Morning Adult Sunday School Class at First Baptist Atlanta for three years, and then in 2002, began GracePoint Counseling (now GraceRenewal Counseling) 

Cost 

Financially supported since 2002 by local churches, businesses, organizations, and Friends of GraceRenewal Counseling / Provides counseling without charge. 

Address 

GraceRenewal Counseling provides counseling to couples and individuals for  

• Divorce Intervention, 
• Marriage Enrichment, 
• Parenting Support, and 
• Faith Renewal.

What to Expect 

While we support the complex treatment methods sometimes needed to meet counseling needs, GraceRenewal Counseling does not use the term “therapy” or “psychotherapy” to define or represent the counseling we provide.

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