CCEF faculty teach classes in both our On-Site and Distance Education programs. Our On-Site counseling program is taught in conjunction with Westminster Theological Seminary located across the street from CCEF in suburban Philadelphia. For the past 30 years, CCEF has been the exclusive provider of accredited counseling classes and degree programs for Westminster.

We also have partnerships with other seminaries (Redeemer Seminary—Dallas, Texas; Biblical Seminary— Hatfield, PA and SEMBEQ Seminary— Montreal, Canada) and ministries where we teach courses in various formats, including distance education.

Michael R. Emlet, M.Div., M.D. practiced as a family physician for twelve years before retiring to become a counselor and faculty member at CCEF. Mike holds an M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania as well as a Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary. Dr. Emlet is the author of two booklets, Asperger Syndrome and OCD: Freedom for the Obsessive Compulsive. He is currently working on his first book. He and his wife, Jody, have a daughter and a son. Mike is active in his urban church and, when he has time, creates beautiful pieces on a potter's wheel! Areas of interest/experience: psychiatric issues (particularly OCD).

Monica Kim, M.A.R. is Associate Faculty and a counselor at CCEF. Monica has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Toronto, Canada and a Master of Arts in Religion from Westminster Theological Seminary. Monica has worked in church ministry for thirteen years and is currently a part of the pastoral staff at her local church. As a part of the staff she speaks, teaches Bible studies, leads women's groups and counsels youth and families. She is married to Danny, an ordained Pastor, and they have three exciting boys. Monica enjoys spending time with her children and tasting new food with her husband. She is fluent in Korean.

Timothy S. Lane, M.Div., D. Min. Tim is executive director and faculty member at CCEF and has been counseling for almost 20 years. He has Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Westminster Theological Seminary. Tim has experience in both campus and pastoral ministry, including serving as a pastor for ten years. He is the co-author of CCEF's Transformation Series Curriculum, How People Change, and Relationships - A Mess Worth Making. Tim and his wife, Barbara, have two daughters and two sons. When time allows, he enjoys listening to music - especially Bob Dylan! Areas of interest/experience: Marriage, relationships, the local church and leaders in ministry.

Julie Smith Lowe, M.A. is Associate Faculty at CCEF and has been counseling for over twelve years. She has a Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Biblical Theological Seminary, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and is pursuing certification in Registered Play Therapy. Julie has been trained as a Certified Christian Conciliator through Peacemakers Ministries and has spoken on conflict resolution for various groups. She has extensive experience with foster and adoptive families and speaks at events regarding women's issues, children and conflict resolution. Julie and her husband, Greg, have four children. Areas of interest/experience: women's issues, body image, adoption, child maltreatment & abuse, and issues regarding parenting & children.

David Powlison, M.Div., Ph.D. David is a counselor and faculty member at CCEF and has been the editor of The Journal of Biblical Counseling. He holds a Ph.D. in History of Science and Medicine from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary. David has been counseling for over thirty years. He has written many books and articles on biblical counseling and the relationship between faith and psychology, including: Speaking Truth in Love; Seeing with New Eyes; Power Encounters; and Competent to Counsel?: the History of a Conservative Protestant Biblical Counseling Movement. David  has taught across the U.S.A. and internationally, including Korea, India, Brazil, Europe, United Kingdom and Sri Lanka. David and his wife, Nan, have a son, two daughters, and two granddaughters.

Winston T. Smith, M.Div, is a counselor and  faculty member at CCEF. Winston has been counseling for almost 15 years and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Westminster Theological Seminary. Winston is the author of the mini-book entitled Rest, and is currently working on a book on marriage. Winston has been married to his wife, Kim, for sixteen years and has a son and two daughters. Winston enjoys reading, exercise, and fitness. Areas of interest/experience: Marriage & family, depression and anxiety.

Aaron Sironi, M.S. is adjunct faculty and counsels in CCEF’s affiliate office in Montana. Aaron is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in his home state of Montana and has been counseling over six years. He holds a Master of Science degree in Marital and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary and has earned Level I, II and III Certificates in Biblical Counseling from CCEF. Aaron speaks Spanish and has been a member of Rocky Mountain Community Church since 2003. He is married, and he and his wife Kellie have two young sons. Aaron enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and outdoor sports.

Edward T. Welch, M.Div., Ph.D. Ed is a counselor and faculty member at CCEF and holds a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology with a neuro-psychology specialty from the University of Utah as well as a Master of Divinity degree from Biblical Theological Seminary. Ed has been counseling for over twenty-six years and has written many books and articles on biblical counseling, including best selling titles: When People are Big and God is Small, Addictions: a Banquet in the Grave, Blame it on the Brain, Depression, and his newest book, Running Scared: Fear, Worry and the God of Rest. Ed and his wife, Sheri, have two married daughters and two grandchildren.  In his spare time Ed enjoys hanging out with his wife, is the glad owner of a growing guitar collection and competes in the Master's swim event where he placed fourth in the country. Areas of interest/experience: Depression and addictions.