Ernie is married to Rose and the Lord has blessed them with six children (five married) and 14 grandchildren. He has the privilege of serving the Lord at First Baptist Jacksonville as the Senior Adult Pastor. In addition, he has the privilege of chairing the on-line undergraduate degree in biblical counseling at The Master’s University serving as an adjunct in the graduate program in counseling and as Director of Training for Biblical Counseling Ministries Worldwide. He is the author of Marry Wisely, Marry Well; Help! I’m in a Conflict; Help! Disability Pressures my Marriage; Biblical Counseling and the Psychologies and is the consulting editor of a series of books titled, “Critical Issues in Biblical Counseling”. He has also contributed chapters to 6 other books and written many journal and magazine articles. Ernie is certified with The Association of Certified Biblical Counselors as a Fellow and is a conciliator with The Institute for Christian Conciliation. He enjoys hunting, gardening and studying The American Civil War.