Steve Hunter


Professor of Psychology & Counseling; Hope for the Heart Chair of Biblical Counseling; Program Director of B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling
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Dr. Steve Hunter, Professor of Psychology and Counseling, Hope for the Heart Chair of Biblical Counseling, and Program Director of B.A. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling
Steve Hunter 214.818.1371
  • 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
  • 1989 M.Div. (Theology), Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • 1986 B.S. (Psychology; Minor: Business Administration), Texas A&M University
  • Licensed Professional Counselor, Texas State Board of Professional Counselors
  • Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Texas State Board of Professional Counselors
  • National Certified Counselor, National Board for Certified Counselors
  • Board Certified Life Coach, National Board for Certified Counselors
  • EMDR Training in Trauma Intervention, EMDRIA Accredited, Approved Provider
  • Rapid Resolution Trauma Therapy, Advanced Training, Institute for Rapid Resolution Trauma Therapy
  • Licensed Minister, Hilltop Baptist Church, Burleson, Texas
  • Ordained Minister, Hilltop Baptist Church, Burleson, Texas
  • 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.
  • Christian Counselors of Texas
  • American Counseling Association
  • Texas Counseling Association
  • Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS)
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Dynamics of Marriage and Family
  • History of Psychology
  • Theories of Personality
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Conflict Management
  • Introduction to Neuroscience
  • Abnormal Psychology
  • Integration of Theology and Psychology
  • Professional Orientation and Ethics
  • Counseling Theories
  • Social, Cultural, and Family Issues
  • Counseling Methods and Techniques
  • Human Growth and Development
  • Abnormal Human Behavior
  • Lifestyle and Career Development
  • Marriage and Family Counseling
  • Conflict Management
  • Educational Psychology
  • Group Counseling
  • Pre-Practicum
  • Professional Orientation
  • Practicum I
  • Practicum II
  • Topics in Counseling: Practicum III
  • Research
  • 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
  • Spiritual Roundup (Colossians 3:1-11), Criswell College Chapel Service, October, 2017, Dallas, 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
  • Guest Speaker, Bobtown Road Baptist Church, Mesquite, Texas September 1, 2019
  • 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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