Counselors

Rev. George W. Rinker, MDiv., MS

George is an ordained Presbyterian Minister in the PCUSA as well as a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Georgia. He received his MDiv. from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia in 1991. George received his MS in Community Counseling from Georgia State University on 1996. Prior to his counseling/pastoral care ministry, he served various congregations in the southeast in the areas of Christian Education, Youth/Family Ministry and Pastoral Care.

Currently, Rev. Rinker serves the church by training therapeutic foster parents in the State of Georgia; assisting parents in the adoption of children around the world; teaching Psychology and Religion classes at Georgia Perimeter College; teaching graduate level counseling classes at Argosy University in Atlanta; counseling with individuals, children, teens and couples; career counseling; and, providing assessments of individuals who are seeking ordination in the church. His personal style is warm, encouraging and direct.

 

Dr. Rick Van Haveren, PhD.

Dr. Van Haveren holds a PhD. From Oklahoma State University and is a Licensed Psychologist in the State of Georgia. Rick serves in his private practice in Alpharetta, Georgia as well as teaches Professional Counseling Classes at Argosy University in Atlanta. He is a member of the American Psychological Association. His practice includes serving individuals, couples, psychological testing and career counseling. His style is encouraging and affirming.