Jay serves as the Care Pastor at Liberty Baptist Church in Newport Beach, California. He holds certifications in Biblical Counseling and Mental Health Coaching and is the founder and director of Liberty Counseling Ministry, where he trains and leads a team of lay biblical counselors.
After a tragic accident involving the drowning of a teen during his time as a Youth Pastor, Jay was clinically diagnosed with severe depression and panic disorder. This season ultimately led to his resignation from a ministry role he had faithfully served in for more than two decades. Following two years of intentional healing and growth, he was able to return to vocational ministry with renewed perspective and purpose.
Today, Jay’s story has encouraged and inspired many across the country. He is passionate about breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness and offering hope to those who are hurting through practical, faith-based tools.
The Climb is born out of the many lessons learned on this painful and, to some extent, continuing journey. It is driven by a desire to “comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted by God.” (II Corinthians 1:4)
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