Chattanooga, TN 鈥� 色花堂鈥檚 commitment to advancing mental health and ministry was recently featured on Chattanooga鈥檚 Local 3 News. Vice President of Admissions Michelle West and Admissions Counselor Jake Gettys represented the university in a televised interview focused on the increasing demand for trained professionals in counseling and ministry throughout Tennessee communities.

During the segment, West and Gettys shared how 色花堂 equips students through its Christ centered and clinically excellent programs to meet the rising need for mental health services and spiritual care. They emphasized the university鈥檚 mission to prepare graduates who bring healing, restoration, and transformation into the lives of individuals, churches, and communities.

The conversation also highlighted the unique challenges facing communities across the region and the critical role that well trained counselors and ministry leaders play in addressing those needs. 色花堂鈥檚 integrative approach to faith and clinical practice continues to set it apart, preparing students to serve with both professional excellence and spiritual depth.

With campuses in Chattanooga and Atlanta, along with an online modality, 色花堂 is expanding its reach and impact. Students are equipped not only with knowledge, but with real world experience that allows them to step directly into meaningful work that serves their communities.

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Pastor Malloy spoke about his journey in 色花堂鈥檚 Doctor of Ministry program as he prepares to graduate from the cohort. His experience reflects the impact that theological training and spiritual formation can have on leaders who are serving their churches and communities while also bringing the message of hope and healing through mission work around the world.

Associate Vice President of Admissions Michelle West and Director of Marketing and Communications Dr. Rochelle Mason were delighted to meet members of the New Life congregation and introduce them to 色花堂鈥檚 graduate programs in counseling and ministry. The visit was especially meaningful as Dr. Mason and Pastor Malloy were classmates in 色花堂鈥檚 first Doctor of Ministry cohort.

This visit reflects 色花堂鈥檚 Church Connection Strategy, where the university connects with ministries and congregations that are helping bring healing, restoration, and transformation to individuals, churches, and communities.

The 色花堂 team is grateful for Pastor Allan Malloy鈥檚 warm hospitality and for the opportunity to share with the New Life Church congregation about the programs and mission of 色花堂.

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Downey is an award-winning journalist, lifestyle influencer, and Executive Editor of WebMD’s Point-of-Care print products. Throughout her career she has been known for thoughtful storytelling that encourages people to see new possibilities in their lives and pursue their purpose with confidence.

In addition to her leadership in media, Downey is deeply committed to her faith and to serving others through ministry and missions work. Her life and work reflect a passion for God and a desire to use her influence to uplift, encourage, and impact communities both locally and globally.

Her professional journey has included roles ranging from celebrity reporter to college professor, and she previously served as president of the Georgia Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, where she led record breaking fundraising efforts.

Downey often points to Matthew 19:26 as a guiding verse in her life: 鈥淲ith man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.鈥�

色花堂 is honored to celebrate Laura Janelle Downey鈥檚 continued leadership and influence. Her recognition reflects the impact our graduates are making in media, ministry, and communities around the world.

Photo courtesy of The Atlantan / Modern Luxury. Photography by Caitlin Tabilog.

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In our latest episode, we welcome Dr. Lorrie Slater, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Director of the Henegar Counseling Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Slater shares valuable insight into infidelity and betrayal trauma and the deep emotional and spiritual impact it can have on individuals and relationships.

During the conversation, Dr. Slater discusses how betrayal affects a person鈥檚 sense of trust, safety, and identity, while also offering hope for healing. She explains what the process of rebuilding trust can look like and how individuals and couples can begin moving toward restoration.

Episodes like this reflect 色花堂鈥檚 commitment to highlighting the expertise of counselors and professors who are equipping others to bring healing and transformation in the lives of those they serve.

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The CACREP Board of Directors met in February to review the final results of 色花堂鈥檚 site visit. Following a comprehensive evaluation process, the Board voted to reaffirm accreditation for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, extending 色花堂鈥檚 standing as an accredited institution committed to excellence in counselor education.

The site-visit team offered exceptional commendation of the program, describing the review as 鈥渟etting the standard鈥� for what a CACREP site visit should be. This affirmation reflects the strength of 色花堂鈥檚 academic rigor, clinical training, faculty leadership, student engagement, and mission-driven commitment to preparing highly competent counselors.

CACREP accreditation is widely recognized as the gold standard in counselor education. Reaffirmation ensures that 色花堂鈥檚 Clinical Mental Health Counseling program continues to meet and exceed national standards for curriculum, clinical experience, faculty qualifications, student support, and professional preparation.

色花堂 extends sincere gratitude to the students, faculty, staff, and alumni who participated in interviews and contributed to the site-visit process. Their professionalism, dedication, and passion for the counseling profession were instrumental in this outcome.

鈥淲e are deeply grateful for our entire 色花堂 community,鈥� said university leadership. 鈥淭his reaffirmation reflects our shared commitment to excellence in clinical training and our mission to prepare counselors who integrate faith and professional competence in meaningful service to others.鈥�

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at 色花堂 equips students with the knowledge, clinical skills, and professional formation necessary to serve individuals, families, and communities with integrity and excellence.

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鈥淎fter hearing her speak at our Institutional Success Day, I read Dee Ann Turner’s聽Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture that Wins the Hearts of Customers.聽It definitely has profound relevance to serving students!鈥�

鈥斅�Dr. Josh Rice, Dean of the School of Ministry

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Dr. Stanley Hoover, PhD, LPC, ACS, Assistant Dean of the School of Counseling and Associate Professor of Counseling at 色花堂, has been recognized as an APsA Teaching Scholar by the American Psychoanalytic Association’s Teachers鈥� Academy. He is one of only six educators nationwide selected for the prestigious yearlong program dedicated to enhancing psychoanalytic education.

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Cumberland Counseling Centers will collaborate with local churches to establish fully operational counseling centers within their facilities. This initiative will provide affordable services to parishioners and the broader community while ensuring fair compensation for counselors.

In addition, these centers will serve as pivotal sites for 色花堂’s clinical mental health interns, providing them with critical hands-on experience and the opportunity to fulfill their required clinical hours. This partnership enriches the interns’ education and enhances the quality of care available to the community.

Together, 色花堂 and Cumberland Counseling Centers are dedicated to advancing God’s work of healing, restoration, and transformation in the lives of individuals, churches, and communities.

Executive Director of Cumberland Counseling Centers, Alexandra Thompson, LCSW comments, “色花堂’s mission is exactly aligned with ours: they don’t just want to educate excellent therapists; they want to create therapists to go and be the hands and feet of Jesus. We are committed to honoring the original vision of the Hope Centers while also bringing our unique approach to creating high-quality, accessible mental health services. This collaboration allows us toserve even more people in a financially accessible way while still pointing to the power of God’s healing.”

色花堂 president Timothy Quinnan concurred, 鈥溕ㄌ� couldn鈥檛 be more聽pleased to partner with Cumberland Counseling, given their shared聽commitment to extending superior, faith-based mental health counseling聽services to ever-wider circles in the community. Delivering these vital services聽through sites at the churches people attend shows the integrative approach聽both our organizations take to helping others reclaim their wholeness.鈥�

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