Jessica Balser
Jess Balser is originally from Ohio, where she studied nursing before receiving her MDiv in Counseling degree from Westminster this past spring. She grew in her passion for counseling through working as a camp counselor, and later as a psychiatric nurse. Jess desires to continue using nursing to love and care for people and to intentionally walk alongside those the Lord brings into her life. She currently attends Chelten Baptist Church and is greatly blessed by her small group. Jess loves watching and playing any kind of sport, reading (or sometimes just collecting books to read), and drinking coffee, especially over good conversation.

Bonnie Currie
Bonnie Currie worked as a high school history teacher and basketball coach in Athens, Georgia, before moving to Philadelphia with her husband Chris in 2008. Chris started the M.Div. program at Westminster in 2008, and Bonnie started work on her Masters in Biblical Counseling in 2009. She worked as a Program Administrative Coordinator at Project Transition for three years before beginning the CCEF internship. Bonnie is a member of City Church in University City, Philadelphia, and she loves working with the youth there. Bonnie enjoys coffee, cooking, being outside, and spending time with friends.

Michael Gembola
Michael Gembola lived in South Carolina until moving to Philadelphia to work for Americorps. He has a BA in English and is currently completing an MAR in Biblical Studies and an MA in Biblical Counseling at Westminster Seminary. He has worked as an ESL teacher and a freelance tutor for the last several years. He is interested in pastoral counseling, and he has been involved in counseling and addictions ministries at Grace Bible Church in NE Philadelphia and HarvestUSA. He enjoys guitar, basketball, used bookstores, skylines, and good views.

Steve Hoppe
Steve Hoppe grew up just outside of Chicago and has been living and working as a pastor in New York City for four years. A former engineer, he received his Masters of Divinity from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. He and his wife Abby are dedicated to serving the local church in Manhattan and are active members of Redeemer Presbyterian Church. Besides biblical counseling, his ministerial passions include men’s discipleship, homeless outreach, and theological education in the local church. Steve is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, a long-distance runner, the proud father of a 5 lb. dog named Beatrice, and a staunch advocate of anything related to ice cream.

Chase Maxey
After graduating with a business degree from the University of Mississippi, Chase Maxey worked as a financial advisor for ten years. The introduction of Reformed Theology and the lack of sound biblical counsel in the South led he and his family to Westminster Theological Seminary and CCEF to pursue a Masters degree in Biblical Counseling. Chase, his wife, Martha and their three children, Mary Hayes, Lizzie, and Charlie are members of Madison Heights Church PCA in Madison, Mississippi, where Chase serves as a deacon. Presently, they are active associate members of Cresheim Valley Church in Chestnut Hill. Chase enjoys athletic activities, cooking with family and friends, and leisurely outings with Martha and the children.

Jamie Lyn Rose
Jamie Rose was born and raised in Northern NJ, lived in NYC while obtaining her undergrad at Fordham University and now resides in Philadelphia with her husband Tom. She is completing an MA in Biblical Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary. Jamie worked with the C&MA for five years, equipping leaders in the local church. Knowing God’s sweet pursuit of her own heart, she desires to help others see and know the hope we have in Christ. Jamie loves to hear people’s stories, especially around her kitchen table while stuffing them with food (she learned well from her mother and mother-in-law!). Tom and Jamie have been married for eight years, during which Tom’s love for travel has rubbed off on Jamie, giving her a love for adventures in different parts of the world.

Kristin Silva
Kristin Silva grew up in southern California before moving to Pennsylvania for school and later working with the Coalition for Christian Outreach directing a women’s discipleship house at Edinboro University. After 4 years of campus ministry she moved back home to pursue an MA in Theology. Over the last couple of years she has completed CCEF’s Distance Education program in order to pursue a career in Biblical Counseling. Kristin attends New Life PCA in Escondido, CA and has been on the counseling staff for the last year. Her passion is to see the Gospel infiltrate the lives of the body of Christ. Though Kristin will miss the beach and year round 75 degree weather, she’s excited to experience seasons once again and become a part of this community.

Jacklyn Snider
Jacklyn Snider worked for Campus Outreach in Johannesburg, South Africa for seven years before returning to the U.S. in pursuit of her MA in Biblical Counseling at Westminster Theological Seminary. She hopes to counsel, encourage, and equip in the context of the local church. Jacklyn desires to help others walk unashamedly and honestly before God and others, experiencing the restoration and redemption Christ offers. She enjoys good movies, nature, reading, and having fun with friends.

Jessica Wey
Jessica Wey is originally from Diamond Bar, California. She recently graduated from Westminster Theological Seminary (M.A.R. and M.A.B.C.) and also has a B.A. in Social Welfare from UC Berkeley. Before starting seminary she worked in nonprofit administration and education. This included ministering at a women’s shelter in South Africa and starting up a Christian preschool in Japan. She currently works at Esperanza Health Center in North Philadelphia. It is her hope to return back to the sun filled days of California to counsel alongside the local church. Jessica loves being outdoors, traveling, and gathering with friends to eat, have good conversation, and laughter.

Lauren Whitman
Lauren holds an English degree from the University of Florida. After college, Lauren worked for a year at a ministry in Amsterdam, Holland and then went on to teach high school English for several years before she came to Westminster Seminary to study counseling. Lauren currently works on the editorial team for CCEF. Lauren recently completed an internship at her church where she led a fear and anxiety support group. Lauren has been married to Chad for five years. She loves to read literature and spend time with her husband and friends.

Eamon Wilson
Eamon Wilson is the husband of intern Kathryn Wilson and the proud father of three children. He is in the final year of the Master of Divinity Counseling program at Westminster Theological Seminary. Before attending Westminster he was involved in ministry for 7 years in Northwestern Ontario, the region where he was raised. Eamon is a member of the Bridge Community Church family in Elkins Park. He enjoys jogging, basketball, and spending time with his family and friends.

Kathryn Wilson
Kathryn Wilson holds a B.A. in Psychology from Lakehead University, and has completed her M.A. in Biblical Counseling at Westminster Theological Seminary. She is a member of the Bridge Community Church family in Elkins Park. Originally from Thunder Bay, Ontario, Kathryn has been involved in mentoring ministry for several years. Kathryn is the wife of intern Eamon Wilson and the mother of three children. She loves reading, the outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.