MEET THE COUNSELORS

THIS IS US!

Stephen Cloud served for 5 1/2 years as Director of Counseling at Briarwood Presbyterian Church (2017-2022)  Previously he was founding Pastor of Lillian Fellowship (PCA) in Lillian, Alabama (2009-2017)

Stephen has earned the following degrees:  BA from University of Mobile in Mobile, Alabama; MDiv. with Languages from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Doctor of Ministry from Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama.

Stephen is an Associate Fellow and certified  counselor with Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).   In 2024, Stephen is in final phase, of earning the distinction of becoming a Fellow with ACBC which is the highest honor of achievement with ACBC.

Both Stephen and his wife, Laura, have also earned a certificate in Biblical Counseling through Biblical Counseling Institute (BCI), the Riley Center, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas.

Laura has a distinguished career in Christian education that spans over two decades serving as Assistant Principal at Briarwood Christian School in Birmingham, Alabama and Aletheia Christian School in Pensacola, Florida.

Stephen and Laura have been married for over 40 years and have four (4) grown children and nine (9) grandchildren.