Joe Luther is our Pastoral Counselor.  (Pastoral Counseling is a form of therapy or counseling in which a pastoral counselor, as a representative of a religious tradition or community, uses the insights and principles of religion, theology, and behavioral sciences in working with individuals couples, families, groups, and institutions toward the achievement of wholeness and health.)  Joe is the Executive Director of the Center for Growth & Healing.  The center is located at Epworth United Methodist Church in Concord.   For more information click here.

Joe has been affiliated with Central since 1974. He and his wife Mem have been married for 36 years and they have two grown children and a grand-daughter.

A Little About Joe

• Ordained United Methodist Minister

• Over 30 years of service (29 in the Concord area)

• Trained and experienced in individual psychotherapy

• Trained and experienced in couple and family therapy

• Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology, Emory University

• Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Wake Forest University

• Certified North Carolina Fee-based Practicing Pastoral Counselor

• Licensed North Carolina Marriage and Family Therapist

• Diplomate, American Association of Pastoral Counselors

• Approved Supervisor and clinical Member, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapist

If you would like more information about Joe's counseling services click here or call (704)795-5559.