Cornerstone Chapel

And we urge, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone. Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else. Be joyful always; pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.—1 Thessalonians 5:14-18

The counseling ministry provides the opportunity to personally attend to the needs of the individuals, the marriages and the families at Cornerstone Chapel. Personal loss, emotional pain, sin issues, spiritual growth and discipleship are all areas in which our Christian counseling ministry could be helpful. Secular counseling attempts to make life more manageable by creating personal wholeness apart from God. In contrast, the Christian counseling at Cornerstone Chapel encourages reliance on the resources that God has provided, including His love, grace, mercy and truth of His Word to glorify Him in the midst of our circumstances.

Anyone wanting an appointment is encouraged to call the church office at (703) 771-1500 or send an e-mail to counseling@cornerstonechapel.net. There are no fees for the counseling received at Cornerstone Chapel, however, a donation is suggested from individuals who do not regularly attend our church. Daytime and some evening appointments are available Monday through Friday.

Patti Broderick, Counselor on Staff , has been worshipping at Cornerstone since the summer of 1999. Patti has a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the Air Force Academy and a Masters of Education in Counseling from Boston University. She is currently working toward her Doctorate in Counseling at Liberty University and is gathering hours for licensure. In addition to lay counseling, Patti has been a counselor at various pregnancy centers, has counseled Air Force families and recently counseled veterans in an inpatient substance abuse treatment center. Patti came to Christ in 1982 and considers her walk with Him her greatest passion. For her, counseling is an opportunity to help others find the beauty of God's love and stand on His truth in their own lives. Patti is the author of the book, He Said, "Press": Hearing God Through Grief.

Chris Cole, MA, LPC is a staff counselor at Cornerstone Chapel. He also is the founder of Emmaus Family Counseling Center in Sterling, Virginia, and serves as a network counselor with New Life Ministries. Mr. Cole served for 14 years as the Director of Counseling and the Director of Congregational Care for a year and a half at Christian Fellowship Church in Ashburn, Virginia. He also worked as an Elementary School Guidance Counselor in the Fairfax County School system for four years. Mr. Cole utilizes a Biblical framework to think through the issues that people seek help with. He brings many years of pastoral experience and counseling together to effectively bring healing and restoration to people in relationships. Areas of experience include working with men in recovery from sexual addiction, marriage counseling, as well as individuals with anxiety and depression. He also works with children and adolescents. He has trained lay facilitators and implemented support and recovery programs in a local church setting. He enjoys speaking to church groups on a variety of topics. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia with his wife Helen and their four children. 

Andy Wagner, Associate Pastor of Church Operations, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Virginia. He has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Counseling Psychology and a Masters degree in Professional Counseling from Christian universities. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and is a certified Mediator.

Our church's approach to counseling is predominantly determined by an understanding of Scripture, which shapes our view of man, pain and hope in relation to God. It is the church's desire that the counseling ministry would play a vital role in the development of the spiritual community of believers that exists at Cornerstone Chapel.

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