Our Speakers
The Spring 2027 Biblical Counseling Training is taught by pastors from across Michigan who are actively counseling in their local churches. Each is a member in good standing of a local church, teaches carefully from God’s Word, and is committed to biblical counseling consistent with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).
Josh Greiner
Lead Pastor, Berean Baptist Church, Portage
Dr. Josh Greiner serves as the Lead Pastor at Berean Baptist Church of Portage, Michigan. He received his BA in Political Science from Purdue University, his M.Div. from Faith Bible Seminary, his Th.M. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and his Ed.D. from SBTS. His primary role at Berean involves preaching and teaching. He leads the pastoral staff and, with church leaders, sets the vision and direction for Berean. He is an ACBC-certified counselor, grader, and fellow. He is married to Shana and has four children: Winston, Cecilia, Lorelai, and Edwin.
Teaching
- What Makes Biblical Counseling Biblical?
- Why People Must Change: Progressive Sanctification
- Key Elements 5–6
- The Husband’s Role
- Helping Those Suffering with Depression
Bob Scott
Lead / Teaching Pastor, Cedar Creek Community Church
Dr. Bob Scott serves as the Lead / Teaching Pastor of Cedar Creek Community Church in Sparta, Michigan, where he has been leading a church revitalization for over a year. He received his B.Th. from South African Theological Seminary, his M.Div. from The Expositors Seminary, and his D.Min. in Biblical Counseling from Shepherds Theological Seminary. He is an ACBC certified counselor. Bob has been married to Suzanne for over 21 years, and they have two children, Bobby and Maisey.
Teaching
- Why Counsel?
- The Wife’s Role
- Issues in Counseling Philosophies
- Counseling People with a Psychological Diagnosis
Andy Molyneux
Pastor, First Baptist Church, Mt. Pleasant
Andy Molyneux serves as the pastor of First Baptist Church in Mt. Pleasant, MI. He received a BS in Religion from Liberty University and an M.Div. from Faith Bible Seminary. For four years, Andy also served as the Director of Church Health for the Bridge Fellowship, a fellowship of Baptist churches in Michigan. He is an ACBC certified counselor. Andy married his wife, Jessica, in 2002 and they have been blessed with six children.
Teaching
- The Gospel and Biblical Counseling
- Understanding the Heart
- Guilt & Repentance
Dave Rodgers
Associate Pastor, Trinity Baptist Church, Grand Rapids
Dave Rodgers serves as the Missions and Adult Discipleship Pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He holds a Master of Theology from Baptist Bible Seminary. Dave and his wife, Krista, have three children.
Teaching
- Overcoming Sinful Worry & Fear
- Overcoming Enslaving Sins
Michael L. Myers
Senior Pastor, Alaska Baptist Church, Caledonia
Michael L. Myers serves as the Senior Pastor of Alaska Baptist Church in Caledonia, Michigan. He is the church’s primary preacher, teacher, and visionary leader. He earned a B.S. in Pastoral Studies with a Biblical Counseling emphasis from Faith Baptist Bible College and an M.Min. from Baptist Bible Seminary. He is a certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Mike and his wife, Kristen, were married in 1999 and have been blessed with two children.
Teaching
- Key Elements 1–2
- Understanding Biblical Forgiveness
- Biblical Principles of Sex
- Understanding and Overcoming Sexual Sin
Paul Laborde
Lead Pastor, First Baptist Church, Otsego
Paul Laborde serves as the Lead Pastor at First Baptist Church of Otsego, MI. He served as FBC’s Youth & Family Ministries Pastor for five years before this. He graduated with a B.A. in Bible from Cedarville University and an M.A. from Liberty University. He is a certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Prior to full-time pastoral ministry, he served as an officer in the U.S. Army and a Patrol Agent in the U.S. Border Patrol. Paul and his wife, Bethany, have four children: Cameron, Wesley, Brayden and Adalynn.
Teaching
- Key Elements 3–4
- Four Rules of Communication
- How to Handle Anger Biblically
David Kaneversky
Senior Associate Pastor, Calvary Bible Church
David Kaneversky joined the staff at Calvary Bible Church as Senior Associate Pastor in 2023. He is a graduate of The Master’s University (B.A. Biblical Studies, 1988) and The Master’s Seminary (M.Div., 1993). He has almost 30 years of pastoral experience serving churches in California and Indiana. He is an adjunct faculty member at The Master’s University, teaching in the areas of Church Administration and Missions in the Local Church. David and his wife, Erin, were married in 1990, and the Lord has blessed them with four children.
Teaching
- Trials & Suffering
- God’s Basic Truths Concerning Marriage
- Biblical Parenting #1: Common Ground
Jacob Elwart
Associate Pastor, Inter-City Baptist Church
Dr. Jacob Elwart serves as an associate pastor at Inter-City Baptist Church in Allen Park, Michigan, where he has served for the past nine years. He directs the Delta Biblical Counseling Center, a ministry of Inter-City Baptist Church, and serves as Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary. He earned his M.Div. and Th.M. from Detroit Baptist Theological Seminary and his D.Ed.Min. in Biblical Counseling from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an ACBC fellow and board member. He has been married to Jennifer for 27 years, and they have been blessed with two daughters, a son, a daughter-in-law, and two granddaughters.
Teaching
- Biblical Parenting #2 and #3
- Gentle Parenting
- How to Solve Problems Biblically
See the full schedule of sessions on the Conference Schedule page.