Prompted by my desire to minister and counsel people of faith who find themselves in difficult situations, I earned a doctorate in ministry and my certification as a Mental Health Counselor. I have my license in Washington for counseling and I am a National Board Certified Counselor.

I serve locally in the Presbyterian Church in my capacity as an ordained minister and as an adjunct Professor of Counseling at Whitworth College.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science, 1974, Central Missouri State University, Political Science
• Master of Divinity, Doctor of Ministry, 1978, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Pastoral Care
• Master of Science, Doctor of Education, 1985, Memphis State University, Counseling

Licenses:

• Washington Registered Counselor
• Washington Certified Mental Health Counselor
• Licensed Professional Counselor (Texas)
• National Board for Certified Counselors

Pastorates:

• Grace Presbyterian Church, San Antonio, TX, Pastor, ’78-’81
• Shady Grove Presbyterian Church, Memphis, TN, ’81-’85
• First Presbyterian Church, Spokane, WA, Associate Pastor, ’85-’90
• Knox Presbyterian Church, Spokane; Interim, ’91

Associations:

• American Psychological Association
• American Association of Christian Counselors
• American Association of Counseling and Development
• Diplomat in the American Association of Family Counselors
• Association of Grief Counselors and Death Educators
• Association of Religious and Value Issues in Counseling
• International Platform Speakers Association
• National Eagle Scout Association
• Personalities of the South
• Spo-Can Council
• Diplomat in the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Website: DrRaySmith.com

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