Board of Directors

In 2000 I joined the pastoral staff of Denton Bible Church to counsel and serve families from DBC, area churches, and the surrounding community. During the past 6 years I have overseen the biblical counseling training at DBC and I presently serve on the Board of Directors with ABC. I received my Masters and Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of North Texas.

 

Learning to counsel biblically has been a slow, humbling, and enjoyable process for me, and I am continually amazed by “the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God.” (Romans 11:33) It remains my constant prayer to see and appreciate more of Christ each day, so that I may, by the grace of God, counsel others to see and appreciate more of Christ each day.

 

From my point of view, true and lasting transformation happens when we behold and worship Christ. I believe His Spirit brings about incomprehensible change in us. “But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit.” (2 Corinthians 3:18)

 

It seems to me the gospel of Jesus Christ is an extremely heart-redeeming and heart-changing message. Gradually I am coming to realize how the gospel speaks to and redeems every meaningful hardship of human life. Comprehending and applying the message of Christ crucified and resurrected across every aspect of human life, therefore, is my constant prayer and ambition.

 

Ruth and I have been married since 2000. We enjoy life together. We struggle in life together. We are thankful for one another. We hope to become a clearer reflection of Christ and the Church every day. The Lord has blessed us with 5 children (Gabriel, Faith, Judah, Eliana, and Nathaniel), so our home is full of excitement, delight, and long days. Each day I marvel at the goodness of God toward us, and how Jesus and His Word offer real salvation, real hope, and real strength. We praise him for His grace and faithful love! . 

Michael Rasa founded Rasa Floors and Carpet Cleaning 13 years ago and has led the growth of this dynamic company from start-up to a position of state-wide dominance with $60 million plus in sales, in the process creating exciting careers for over 370 employees and revolutionizing the industry. Rasa Floors and Carpet Cleaning earned numerous awards such as the prestigious "Dallas 100" award in 1997, 1998, 1999,2000 and 2001 and has been featured in the January 2000 issue of "D" magazine and the March 2002 issue of the Dallas Morning news. 

Michael has attained numerous award winning achievements as a professional salesperson selling carpet services to the apartment industry. In addition was an Honored Professional in "Who's Who" Executive & Professionals 1999 & 2000 Edition. Michael received personal training, coaching and mentoring from some of the finest sales and business coaches in the country, such as Zig Ziglar, Jack Welch, Tom Hopkins, Michael Gerber, Tom Peters, in addition to spending 2 weeks studying under Anthony Robbins to name just a few. 

Michael became grounded in basic discipline and problem solving during 8 years with the US Army and US Post Office. Served as member of the Dallas Apartment Association Legislative Committee in 1998, 1999, 2000 and as a member of the Board of Directors for the Tarrant County Apartment Association in 1999 and 2000. Michael is happily married to Debbie and has three teen-aged daughters.

Mike Sharrett

 

Dedicated to the idea that the Bible is sufficient and “Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12), Jeremy has dedicated his life to esteeming the efficacy of Scripture as the only means of true “soul care” within the Church.  Pointing others to the eternal truths of God, and the Redeemer of mankind, Jeremy is passionate about the message of change, transformation, hope, security, humility, love, kindness, trust, and worship offered in the changeless message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  Concerned that the Bible has been severely overlooked in its capacity to answer the questions often put forth by Psychology:  questions such as, “Who is Man”, “By what is mankind motivated”, “What causes emotional turmoil”, “What is the true source of human change”, “What is the purpose of existence”, and “What is the goal of change”, Jeremy seeks to lovingly and compassionately point believers back to the Bible in search for such answers.

 

Jeremy serves as President of the Association of Biblical Counselors.  (www.christiancounseling.com). He is also responsible for creating many of the resources offered by ABC.  Jeremy provides training and lectures on marriage and other counseling issues for conferences, churches, seminaries, universities, and organizations throughout the country. 

 

Jeremy Lelek is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. He has earned a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Amberton University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Liberty University. He is also a Ph.D. Candidate at Regent University where he is earning an advanced doctoral degree in Counseling, Education, and Supervision.
 
He also currently serves as president of a vigorous counseling ministry in Bedford, TX, Metroplex Counseling (www.metroplexcounseling.com).  Jeremy is married to his beautiful wife Lynne, and they have four children (two sons and two daughters).