Burke Care Team
Donna Burke, MA
Adult Female Discipleship Care
donna@burkecare.org
Recommended Donation: $130
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Disciples women with issues related to marriage, divorce, reconciliation, single parenting, remarriage, parenting, blended families as well as depression, anxiety, addictions, church hurts and grief/loss. Her heart’s greatest desire is to see lives transformed by the hope of the gospel.
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Education & Experience
Donna received her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Elementary Education and Master of Arts (MA) in Educational Supervision from the University of North Texas. Following her teaching career in the Texas public school system, she completed her MA in Christian Counseling at Andersonville Theological Seminary (ATS). Currently Donna has her Advanced Degree Certification from the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC).
Donna has completed her Certificate of Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS) as well as Systemic Theology (ASDP) and Equip to Counsel (ETC) training at the Austin Stone. She has also completed Brief Intensive Counseling (BIC) at Stone Gate Resources in Port Washington, WI and is an apprentice with Twelve Stones Ministries in Helmsburg, IN.
Personal
In 2000, Donna and her husband, Jim, blended a family and have six adult children and 11 grandchildren. She enjoys reading and being outdoors with neighbors, family and friends.
Jim Burke, DMin
Adult Male Discipleship Care • Marriage Discipleship Care •
Couples Discipleship Care • ABC Level 2 Supervision • Work Life Care
jim@burkecare.org
Recommended Donation: $130
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Jim has discipled men and couples in issues related to marriage, divorce, single parenting, re-marriage, blended families, grief, loss, shame, guilt, depression, anxiety, church hurt, addictions, recovery as well as money and priority management.
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Education & Experience
Jim is the Director of Certification and Training for the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC).
Jim received his Doctor of Ministry and Master of Ministry in Biblical Counseling from Andersonville Theological Seminary (ATS) and has a Certificate of Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (SEBTS). Jim hold ABC’s Advanced Degree Certification in Biblical Counseling.
Jim completed Systematic Theology training at the Austin Stone, Pastoral Discipleship training at The Village Church Denton and ABC’s Equipped to Counsel (ETC) training in several church settings.
He has also received training with in the Soul Care Consulting's Transformation (T5) Resources and Twelve Stones Ministries intensive counseling training.
Personal
In 2000, Jim and Donna married and now have six adult children and 11 grandchildren. He enjoys reading and being outdoors with neighbors, family, and friends. They are partners at Redeemer Round Rock Church.
Jen Arend
Adult Female Discipleship Care • Marriage Discipleship Care • Couples Discipleship Care • Family Discipleship Care • Adolescent Female Discipleship Care
jen@burkecare.org
Recommended Donation: $80
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While she has been in the education world for over 30 years, her heart is to walk with women and families in crisis, by caring, equipping and pointing them to Jesus in their suffering. She is equipped to counsel a variety of issues, but her specialized training and areas of interest are abuse dynamics in marriage, adoption / blended families, gender and sexuality issues in the family, pastors’ wives, depression and anxiety.
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Education/Experience:
Jen Arend has over 30 years of experience counseling, teaching, and discipling women in the local church. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from California State University at Northridge and an elementary with special education credential from California State University at San Marcos. She is almost finished with her Masters in Counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary (CCEF), Philadelphia, PA.
Personal
She lives in Escondido, CA and is married to her husband Curt. They have five children and seven grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys the beach, reading, pickle-ball, and grabbing coffee with a friend.
Valarie Santoy, MA
Adult Female Discipleship Care
valarie@burkecare.org
Recommended Donation: $80
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With over a decade of experience caring for individuals in and out of the church, Valarie is equipped to care for those with issues related to anxiety, depression, trauma, life transition, grief/loss, church hurts, cross-cultural experiences, and general life circumstances. With her involvement in education she is also equipped to care for children ages 9 and up. She hopes to see the gospel applied to all nuances of the human experience.
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Education & Experience
Valarie received her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Hospitality Management from the University of North Texas. Following her time serving on staff at The Village Church, she completed her MA in Biblical Counseling at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Valarie has completed her Equip to Counsel (ETC) training at the Village Church and is working towards finishing her degree requirements to become a licensed professional counselor (LPC). She is a member of the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) and has completed ABC Advanced Degree Certification.
Personal
Born and raised in Texas, but with a heart for the cold, Valarie moved to Seattle, WA in 2022. She enjoys live music, and hosting family and friends in her home.
Cam Woodall, MA
Adult Male Discipleship Care • ABC Level 1 & Level 2 Mentoring • ABC Level 2 Supervision
cam@burkecare.org
Recommended Donation: $80
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Cameron has discipled men in areas such as addictions (including pornography), depression, anxiety, adoption and foster care issues, grief/loss, issues related to marriage and parenting, and applying the Gospel to the heart and everyday life.
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Education & Experience
Cameron received his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Arts (MA) in Christian Counseling from Amberton University. Cameron has served in numerous pastoral care roles including nursing home ministry, redemption groups, home group leadership & coaching, pre-marital care and individual and couples care.
Cameron has been counseling since 2011. He is a member of the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) and an ABC Level 1 grader. He has completed the Level 2 Equipped to Counsel (ETC) certification. He currently serves as an elder for an Acts 29 church in Texas.
Personal
Cameron and his wife are both native Texans and have 1 daughter. He is passionate about the subject of adoption both theologically and legally. He loves spending time with his family above all, but also enjoys the outdoors and good laughs with friends.
Bonnie Vernon
Adult Female Discipleship Care
bonnie@burkecare.org
Recommended Donation: $80
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She has walked alongside women dealing with grief, depression, anxiety, marriage challenges, conflict resolution, reconciliation, and addiction. Her desire is to meet women in their most vulnerable moments and help them experience the hope and healing found in the gospel.
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Education & Experience
Bonnie’s teaching and mentoring spans over three decades, within ministries such as Officers Christian Fellowship (OCF), Presbyterian Church of America (PCA), home Bible Studies, and Young Life. Currently, she serves as a Rhythms (Recovery) Coach with The Austin Stone.
Bonnie holds a BA in Mathematics from the University of Colorado, as well as a Certificate in Biblical Counseling from the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC). She has also completed training in Systemic Theology (ASDP) and Equip to Counsel (ETC) at The Austin Stone.
Personal
In 1986, she married her husband, Rod, and together they raised four adult children and welcomed seven grandchildren. Tragedy struck when they lost a child in a heartbreaking accident, deepening Bonnie’s understanding of grief and its impact. She enjoys reading, sewing, decorating, morning walks, and time with family and friends.