B.A. - History, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis
M.D. - Indiana University School of Medicine
M.A. - Counseling, Liberty University
M.A. - Religion, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary

Family practice physician; ACBC certified; ACBC fellow, instructor and counselor at FBCM; married with four children and 13 grandchildren

B.A. - Hanover College
M.S. - Purdue University
Ph.D. - Purdue University

Author; ACBC certified; instructor and counselor at FBCM; council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition; married with two children.  

L.S.W. - Social Work / Family Science, Anderson University, 1992
Level 1 Certification, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, 2009
M.A. - Biblical Counseling, Faith Bible Seminary, in process

Heather Starkweather has been on staff since 2007. Heather supervises the intake process for each new resident. She also cares for the social services needs of each resident during their entire stay. She coordinates the education, health, and goals for all residents. Heather supervises all the counselors at Vision of Hope. She trains staff and interns and co-counsels with volunteer counselors.

BBA, Marketing, Morehead State University, 1999 
Level 1 Certification, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, 2014

Erin Greenwood came to Vision of Hope in January 2017 to serve as an intern and began her employment in June 2018.  She will be assisting with secretary duties as well as serving as on duty staff and counseling 2-3 residents.

B.A. - English and Spanish, Purdue University, 2009
Level 1 Certification, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, 2014

Jennifer Faulkner has been on staff since July 2009, beginning her work as an Intern.  Jennifer began working as a Secretary in May 2011.  Jennifer was promoted to 2nd Shift Supervisor in Sept 2012.

Jennifer supervises the residents three days each week and teaches morning classes. She is also the lead counselor for 4-8 residents.

Level 1 Certification, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, 2017
B.S.- Housing and Design, Tennessee Tech University, 2013

Annie was hired as an Intern in July 2014 and began her employment at Vision of Hope in January 2016 and became the intern coordinator in July 2016. She is responsible for recruiting, selecting, and overseeing the Interns that help run the Vision of Hope program. She is passionate about discipline women to strengthen them in their walk with the Lord and is able to do this through the internship program. Additionally, she supervises the residents through the week and is the lead counselor for 2-4 residents.

Certificate of Christian Ministry, INSTE Bible College, 2011
Certificate of Reflexology, Monroe County Community College,1998
Level 1 Certification, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, 2014

Nickey joined the staff at Faith in 2012 when she became a Vision of Hope intern and later joining the Vision of Hope as Weekend staff. She is our household manager, and is also the lead counselor for 6-8 residents.

Nickey is passionate about serving and ministry and whatever way she can share the love of Christ with others.

BA, Elementary Education, University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 2007
Level 1 Certification, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, 2017

Elizabeth Kinlaw came to Vision of Hope in July 2015 to serve as an intern and began her employment in January 2017. Elizabeth enjoys being part of the resident check-in process, coordinating events for the ministry, and is the lead counselor for 6-8 residents. 

B.A. - Psychology, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne, 2014
Pursing Level 1 Certification, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors

Katie started as in intern at Vision of Hope in July 2015. She started serving as a secretary and assisting in the intake process in June 2017. She is thankful for the opportunity to serve staff and residents at Vision of Hope and to see God at work.