Gretchen Jacobs

After retiring from a 32-year career with the State of New Jersey in Human Services, Gretchen secured a Master’s degree in Christian Counseling and also became licensed and ordained as a chaplain. She has had a private faith-based counseling practice in Mesa, Arizona, for more than seven years and is the counselor for Broadway Christian Church in Mesa. She is a “returning Catholic” after a 45-year absence. Over the years, prison ministry, individual and couples work have captured her heart. A private person, she is an avid reader and creative writer.

Book Reviews

-John Baker MA, MC, Licensed Professional Counselor www.chandlercounselor.com

Gretchen has compiled a trove of invaluable, understandable counseling strategies which will benefit lay counselors and professionals alike. More importantly she has practical tools which will greatly aid the clients these counselors are striving to help. Kudos!

-Barbara Carr, Celebrate Recovery Women’s Issues Group Leader, Chandler AZ

…a great tool for me, very helpful, easy to follow, helps me to understand what questions to ask and not to ask…the case examples help to open a conversation, start a dialogue and make me a better listener, it also gives me insight to specific issues.

-Yoon Kwon Chae, Chancellor of Seoul Christian University, Director, Korea Christian Gospel Mission www.kcgm.org , Minister, Publisher of Christian books, Radio Broadcaster, and Missionary

…very helpful to me, as I counsel with our children and students. It is easy, practical and helpful especially in leading children out of their problems and helping them find the way to the Lord, as he has answers. I would like to see it translated for our preachers.