Jerry and Denise Basel

We both grew up in a small rural town in Michigan and have known each other since Biology class in 9th grade. We have been married for over 40 years and have co-directed The Father's Heart Intensive Christian Counseling Ministry for over 20 years. We both completed Master's Degrees in Christian Counseling at Regent University in Virginia Beach, with Jerry completing an additional Master's Degree in Theology, and Denise, a Post Master's Certificate with a Biblical Counseling emphasis. We also hold Master's Degrees in Higher Education from Michigan State University. Prior to committing our lives to pastoral ministry, we both held teaching and administrative positions at the college and university level for almost 20 years. Jerry is also an ordained pastor.

We now reside with our border collie, Grace, in the beautiful mountains of northeast Georgia. We have been very blessed to have counseled individuals and couples from across the United States and worldwide. Our books and study materials on "The Missing Commandment: Love Yourself" have opened many doors of connection for hurting people to discover the unrelenting love and acceptance of the Father as well as how to extend that same love and acceptance for themselves. We look forward to the opportunity to continue to write our stories and insights here on this blog to encourage you on the ongoing journey of learning to live from a healed heart.