Professor of Psychology & Counseling; Hope for the Heart Chair of Biblical Counseling; Program Director of B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling Department: Faculty
1995 Ed.D. (Counseling; Minor: Psychology), Texas A&M University-Commerce
Dissertation: “From Stress Seminar to a Foundation of Care for Missionaries in Central and Eastern Europe”
2004 D.Min. (Pastoral Ministries), Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
Dissertation: “Examining the Counseling and Religious Values of Master’s Level Counseling Students: A National Study”
1992 M.S. (Counseling; Minor: Psychology), Texas A&M University-Commerce
Hunter, S. (2004). 2 Fast and 2 Furious: A 3-step cure for kicking the habit of hurry, Pastor’s Line.
Hunter, S. (2017). Beyond Burnout: Reigniting Your Counseling Fire through Self-Care. Journal of Applied Christian Counseling (JACC).
Hunter, S. (2016). Beyond the breaking point: Examining the pieces of counselor burnout, compassion fatigue, and secondhand depression, American Counseling Association,
Hunter, S. (2018). Crushed: Embracing the Brokenness and Blessings of Suicidal Journal of Applied Christian Counseling (JACC).
Hunter, S., & Ward, C. (2018). Ebony & ivory: The power of diversity. Journal of Applied Christian Counseling. (pending publication, Spring, 2019).
Hunter, S. (1996). Family and religious values of masters level counseling students: A national study,” Counseling and Religious Values.
Hunter, S. (2007). Make believers: Ending the pretending to live “Happily Ever After,” Grand Prairie: Texas, Hannibal Books.
Hunter, S. (2002). More than a sermon: The roles, responsibilities and requirements of God’s chosen servant. Richmond: Virginia, International Mission Board.
Hunter, S. (2005). The pain of coming home: Is there life after missions? Evangelical Missions Quarterly.
Hunter, S. (2007). The Pastor and his counseling (Chapter 14). Inside the book by, Bryant, J. & Brunson, M. The new guidebook for pastors. Nashville, TN: B&H Publishing Group.
Ward, C. & Hunter, S. (2017). When love hurts: Counseling recommendations for survivors and perpetrators of intimate partner violence. Journal of Applied Christian Counseling, 2(1), 6-9.
Ward, C. & Hunter, S. (2018). Ebony and ivory: The Power of Diversity. Journal of Applied Christian Counseling.
The Devastating Impact of Bullying: A Professional and Personal Perspective, Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Regional Event, 2007
Maximizing Marriage and Ministry, India Pastoral Training and Marriage and Family Conference, Mumbai, India, 2011
The Fundamentals of Building a Counseling Practice, Christian Counseling Union Conference, Kathmandu, Nepal, 2011
Marriage: To Have and to Hold, Marriage Conference, Biblical Counseling Institute, Hope for the Heart, Hope Center, April, 2011, Plano, Texas. Christian Counselors of Texas
Guilt Trip: The Journey from Shame to Grace, Christian Counselors of Texas, Annual State Conference, February, 2013, San Antonio, Texas
Marriage Matters: Communication and Conflict, First Baptist Dallas, Caregivers Training, Discipleship University, February, 2013, Dallas, Texas
Sticks and Stones: The Pain of Verbal and Emotional Abuse, First Baptist Dallas, Caregivers Training, Discipleship University, April, 2013, Dallas, Texas
The ABC’s of Stress Management: Anger, Burnout and Conflict Resolution, Dallas County Sheriff’s Department, Training for Detention Service Officers (DSOs), June, 2013
Counseling on Empty: Keeping Clients from Draining You Dry, Christian Counselors of Texas, South Dallas Chapter, Southwest Assemblies of God (SAGU), August, 2014, Waxahachie, Texas
Sexual Addiction: The Way Out of the Web, First Baptist Dallas, Discipleship University, Caregivers Training, March, 2014, Dallas Texas
Boundaries: Setting Them and Keeping Them, First Baptist Dallas, Discipleship University, Caregivers Training, September, 2014, Dallas Texas
Forget About It (Philippians 3:13), Criswell College Chapel Service, September, 2015, Dallas, Texas
Marriage, Family, and Sexuality, Christian Apologetics Conference, Lakeview Baptist Church, October, 2015, Belton, Texas
Blues Clues: Exploring the Dynamics of Depression, First Baptist Dallas, Caregivers Training, Discipleship University, November, 2015, Dallas, Texas
Holiday Depression, Christian Counselors of Texas, November, 2016 Arlington, Texas
Guns and Roses and Machetes Too: A Personal and Professional Exploration of the Dynamics, Destruction, and Diminution of Intimate Partner Abuse, Texas Counseling Association (TCA), 61st Annual State Conference, Galveston, Texas, November, 2016.
Beyond Burnout Reigniting Your Counseling Fire through Self-Care,Christian Counselors of Texas Annual State Conference, February, 2017, Austin, Texas
Guns and Roses and Machetes Too: A Personal and Professional Exploration of Intimate Partner Abuse, Christian Counselors of Texas Annual State Conference, February, 2017, Austin, Texas
Dilly, Dilly: The Woman at the Well (John 4: 1-30), Criswell College Chapel Service, March, 2017, Dallas, Texas
Porn Again: Loosening your Grip on Sexual Addiction, First Baptist Church, Caregivers Training, March 2017, Dallas, Texas
Resolving Marital Conflict, Allen Heights Arabic Church, April, 2017, Allen, Texas
Heaven on Earth: Building a Culture of Belonging, Prejudice and Diversity, Prestonwood Baptist Church, May, 2017
Blind Spots: What You Don’t Know Will Hurt You, Love Life Conference, Prestonwood Pregnancy Center Volunteers Training, Co-presenter, September, 2017, Plano, Texas
Guns and Roses and Machetes Too: A Personal and Professional Exploration of Intimate Partner Abuse, Prestonwood Baptist Church, September, 2017, Plano, Texas
Marriage Matters, Keynote Speaker, Living Well Church Family Festival, October 2017, Arlington, Texas
Naked and Afraid: Exposing the Secrets of a Suicide Attempt Survivor, Texas Counseling Association (TCA) 61st Annual State Conference, Galveston, Texas, November, 2017
Depression and Suicide, First Baptist Church, Caregivers Training, November 2017, Dallas, Texas
A Word to the Wise (Matthew 2:1-12), Calvary Baptist Church, December, 2017, Bonham, Texas
Cutting the Strings of Codependency, First Baptist Dallas, Caregivers Training, February, 2018
Self-Care for Caregivers, Southern Baptist of Texas, Executive Retreat, Galveston, Texas, February, 2018
Ebony and Ivory: The Power of Diversity, Christian Counselors of Texas State Conference, February, 2018, Dallas, Texas
Crushed: Embracing the Brokenness and Blessings of Suicidal Depression, Christian Counselors of Texas Annual State Conference, February, 2018, Dallas, Texas
Porn Again: Loosening your Grip on Sexual Addiction. First Baptist Dallas, Caregivers Training, March, 2018
Storm Proofing your Marriage and Family, Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Conference, First Baptist Church, April, 2018, Vidor, Texas
Graduation Speaker, High School Graduation Ceremony, Nueva Vida, New Life Baptist Church, June, 2018, Garland, Texas
How to Talk to your Kids about Suicide, Bethany Baptist Church, July, 2018, Dallas, Texas
Community: The Power of Connection (#Teamwork Makes the Dream Work). Faculty Workshop, August, 2018 Criswell College, Dallas, Texas
Good News, Bad News: The Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18:21-35), August, 2018, Criswell College Chapel Service, Dallas, Texas
Kingdom Parents Raising Kingdom Kids. Keynote Speaker, New Life Baptist Church, Garland, Texas, January 2019
How to be a Great Lover (1 Corinthians 13:4-7) Chapel Speaker, Criswell College, Dallas, Texas
Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide, Southern Baptists of Texas, SBTC M3, Youth Camp, Guest Presenter, June, 2019, Austin, Texas
Dynamics of Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide, Mock Class, Preview Day, Criswell College, June, 2019, Dallas, Texas
Giant Problems, 1 Samuel 17, Message and Presentation, Nazareth Baptist Church, July, 2019, Nazareth, Israel
Giant Problems (Round 2), 1 Samuel 17, Message and Presentation, Jerusalem Evangelical Church, July 2019, Jerusalem, Israel
The Suicidal Soul: Depression, Anxiety, and Suicide, Guest Presenter, Christian Counseling Associates, Hope Center, August, 2019, Plano, Texas
Fear Less, Message and Presentation, Bobtown Road Baptist Church, September, 2019, Garland, Texas
International Speaker at Annual Group Meetings for the International Mission Board (IMB) in Czech Republic, Poland, Russia, Siberia, Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, and Romania 1995-2003
Israel Trip Presentation, Chapel Service, Criswell College, October 8, 2019
Dynamics of Depression, Guest Presenter, Caregiver’s Training, First Baptist Dallas, October 20, 2019
Lion’s Den, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Mental Health Panel, Criswell College Chapel, October 22, 2019
Mental Health Panel Q and A, Southern Baptist of Texas State Convention, Odessa, Texas, October 29, 2019
Trustee Meeting, Israel Trip Presentation, Criswell College, October 31, 2019
Depression and Suicide Podcast, Interview with Dr. Scott Shiffer, Criswell College, November 15, 2019
Suicide Conference, Guest Speaker, First Baptist Church Gholson, Waco, Texas, January 11, 2020
Rejection and Abandonment, Guest Speaker, Caregiver’s Training, First Baptist Dallas, Dallas, Texas January 26. 2020
Sexual Addiction, Guest Speaker, Caregiver’s Training, First Baptist Dallas, Dallas, Texas, March 1, 2020
Depression Presentation, Guest Speaker, ZOOM Presentation, Southern Baptist Convention of Texas (SBTS), April 16, 2020
Depression Presentation, Coffee with Pastor, Interview with Denny Gorena, ZOOM Conference, Sagamore Baptist Church, April 28, 2020
Depression, Anxiety and Suicide, Guest Speaker, ZOOM Presentation for Youth Pastors, Criswell College, May 5, 2020
Depression and Anxiety, Guest Speaker, ZOOM Conference, Interview with Curtis James, Tate Springs Baptist Church, May 12, 2020
Depression and Anxiety Presentation, Guest Speaker, Interview with Katie Swafford, Director of Counseling, Baptist General Convention of Texas (BGCT), July 7, 2020
Digging Deeper into Depression, Guest Speaker, Youth Ministry Focus, ZOOM Presentation, Criswell College, July 14, 2020
Antidotes for Anxiety, Guest Speaker, Interview with Josh Crutchfield, First Baptist Church, Madisonville, Madisonville, Texas, September 13, 2020
Autopsy of a Suicidal Soul, Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS), National Conference, March 26-27, 2021
Guest Presenter, The Pastor and Depression, SBTC, October 28, 2020
Guest Presenter, Bi-vocational Pastors and Depression, SBTC, November 4, 2020
Guest Presenter, Hillcrest Baptist Church Pastor’s Conference, Depression and Anxiety, Bryan, Texas, January 26th, 2021
Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) National Conference, Presentation: “Autopsy of a Suicidal Soul,” March 26th, 2021
Guest Presenter, Tate Springs Baptist Church Family Conference, Presentation on Suicide, Arlington, Texas, May 2nd, 2021.
Guest Presenter, North Texas Baptist Association Pastor’s Conference, Criswell College, June 3rd, 2021
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