Trinity Western University - Bellingham Instructors

Faculty - Human Services & Psychology

Paul Chamberlain, PhD - Religion

Assistant Professor at Trinity Western University, Dr. Chamberlain received his Ph.D. from Marquette University specializing in Ethics, Political Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion.  He has served as Dean in TWU and was previously executive director of Ravi Zacharias Ministries.

Jayme Fergoda, MSW, (Doctoral student) - Psychology Instructor

Currently finishing her doctorate of philosophy in Clinical Psychology with Seattle Pacific University, Ms.Fergoda brings valuable expertise in research methods and cognitive studies. She is a Psychometrist providing psychometric services to children and adults in Bellingham. Previously she was a therapist with Catholic Community Services and a crisis home staff counselor. She has been a social services education specialist and teaching assistant at Seattle Pacific University.

Patrick Geracie, MDiv, MA, MA, LMHC, NCC, BCPCC - Psychology Instructor

Patrick Geracie integrates scriptural teaching and Christian counseling research, within the broader field of psychotherapy assessment and treatment, in order to facilitate healthy changes and spiritual growth. He has a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology  from Western Evangelical Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He also holds a Master of Arts in Exegetical Theology and Master of Divinity from Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies from Oak Hills Bible College in Bemidji, Minnesota.

He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State, a Nationally Certified Counselor, a Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor and a Certified Child Mental Health Specialist. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is also a member of the Christian Care Network and the New Life Ministries Referral Network.  Patrick teaches Marriage and Family and Psychology of Religion for Trinity Western University, Bellingham campus.

Debra Hanenburg, MC, LMHC, Assistant Director, Praxis Coordinator

A licensed mental health counselor, Debra Hanenburg received her masters in counseling from ACTS. She has experience in private practice, school counseling, wilderness therapy, play therapy, youth treatment facilities, abuse/domestic violence treatment and university residence life. Her attention will be given to advising and enrichment programs in Human Services and teaching practicum courses.  In addition to administrative work and advising Praxis, Ms. Hanenburg is facilitator for the course on Research Methods and for final projects in Human Services. 

Peter Holdaas, MTS - Psychology Instructor

Mr. Holdaas is a licensed mental health therapist with Catholic Community Services in Bellingham.  He has been a trainer and instructor, administrator, and church pastor.  Mr. Holdaas has significant training and experience facilitating cutting edge wrap-around community health programs.  Mr. Holdaas is a graduate of Trinity Western University.

Deb Ivancovich, MA, Counseling Psychology - Psychology

Instructor and counselor for Hillcrest Community Services and Living Waters Coordinator, Ms. Ivancovich received her advanced degree from Trinity Western University and her BA from Western Washington University.  She is also the Northwest Regional Coordinator for Desert Stream Ministries.

Becca Johnson, PhD - Psychology Instructor

Dr. Johnson is a licensed psychologist and Christian service missionary training local human services personnel in South America, New Zealand, and Cambodia.  She has led programs for Royal Family Kids Camp, an international program for abused and neglected children.  Her doctorate was earned from the University of Southern California and her masters from California State University.  She formerly taught at TWU in Langley.

A counselor for Nooksack Public Schools, Ms. Kleinhesselink has been practicing as a school counselor in Whatcom County and teaching part time.  She received her masters from Gonzaga University and a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa.  Prior to her moving here, Ms. Kleinhesselink was Solicitor General in Alberta Canada serving as a counselor/caseworker for the Calgary Correctional Center. 

Steve Merritt, MA - Psychology

Mr. Merritt, a licensed mental health counselor, is in private practice specializing in adolescent counseling and he is associate pastor of Christ the King Church in Anacortes.  He is contributing editor and columnist for GROUP Magazine and former adjunct professor and Dean of Students at Mars Hill Graduate School.  He received his MA from Colorado Christian University and was also in graduate studies at Regent College in Vancouver, BC.

Gary Minetti. PhD - Psychology

Dr. Minetti is emeritus Associate Professor of Education at Pacific Lutheran University.  He worked at PLU for over thirty years as an instructor in Psychology and Education as well as Director of Counseling and Testing Services.  In addition to teaching university students and adult learners, Dr. Minetti has had unique assignments helping professional counselors at Western State Hospital and as a specialist in suicide prevention. 

Dr. Dale Pollard, DMin - Sociology

Dale Pollard is the Executive Director of Eighth Day Community, a local non-profit that trains individuals and churches in social outreach, spiritual formation and leadership. Dale also has a mentoring/coaching ministry for emerging and current leaders in all avenues of vocation. Dale has experience in pastoral care, spiritual formation and leadership development.

Faculty - Leadership

Keith Lambert, EdD (doctoral student) - Leadership Theory

Mr. Lambert is completing his doctoral degree in Leadership at George Fox University and previously taught and served in educational administration since 1992.  He is currently the principal of Lynden Christian High School.  He received his Masters degree in Education from Seattle Pacific University and B.A. from Whitworth University.

Gabriel Cuff, MEd - Leadership Theory

An Organizational Development consultant, Ms. Cuff has been delivering leadership and management programs to hundreds of leaders in North America for the past 15 years.  She earned her BSN and her Masters in Educational and Leadership from the University of Victoria.  She is a certified instructor for Power and Systems, Clear Leadership and Myers Briggs Type Indicator workshops.

 Phil Laird, PhD - Organizational Systems

Dr. Laird is Dean of TWU Extensions and Associate Professor of Psychology at TWU.  Specializing in organizational systems, Dr. Laird received his B.A. from University of British Columbia, M.A. and Ph.D. from Simon Fraser University.

Linda Long, MEd - Leadership Studies

Ms. Long is the Executive Director of TWU Extension and a specialist in adult education and leadership studies.  She received her Masters Degree from University of Victoria.

Mark Halvorson, MA (PhD student) - Organizational Learning

Mr. Halvorson is an instructor in the TWU, Langley, Department of Communications and is half time administrator for TWU Extensions.  He received is Masters in Leadership from the graduate school at Trinity Western University.

Mark Warren, MEd - Leadership in Organizational

Mr. Warren is a Teaching Pastor at Christ the King Community Church in Bellingham, an adjunct faculty instructor at Whatcom Community College and a consultant with Mark Warren Associates.  He received his Masters of Education degree from Western Washington University.

(see above in Human Services)