THE MARRIAGE & FAMILY INSTITUTE

Dan Schaefer is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Before moving to Pennsylvania he was also a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Ohio.  His work there included the diagnosis and treatment of Mood and Anxiety Disorders along with Marriage and Family Counseling.  He also was involved with doing assessments, including the MMPI-2, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. He has over 20 years experience as an ordained pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, with an Endorsement for Specialized Pastoral Care Ministry. His diverse background includes International Mission Work, Critical Incident Debriefings, Hospice Chaplaincy, and serving on the Board of a Domestic Violence Program.

Education

Ashland Theological Seminary.  Ashland, OH. M.A., Clinical Pastoral Counseling. 2003.

Trinity Lutheran Seminary.  Columbus, OH.  Master of Divinity.  1988.

Borromeo College of Ohio.  Wickliffe, OH.  B.A. Social-Behavioral Sciences.  1976.

Employment

2006-Present:    Senior Pastor.  Jerusalem Lutheran Church.  Schwenksville, PA.

2003-2006:      Clinical Counselor.  Gentle Shepherd Counseling Center.  No. Canton OH.

Responsibilities included diagnosis and treatment of Mental Disorders, individual and group therapy, and offering workshops on stress management, grief, parenting and other related topics.

2003-2006:      Pastoral Staff.  St. John’s United Church of Christ, Dover, OH.

                        Responsibilities included pastoral care and counseling, visitation,

teaching, preaching, and leading various services.

1989-2003             Senior Pastor.  St. Paul Lutheran Church.  Bolivar, OH.

1988-1989:      Pastor/Evangelist.  Madagascar and France.  Evangelical Lutheran Church                                 in America, Division of Global Mission.

1984-1988       Student.  Trinity Lutheran Seminary.  Columbus, OH. 

Experiences included an internship developing a new mission congregation and building program (Portland, Oregon), Staff Position at Faith Mission Inebriate Unit (Columbus, Ohio), and International Student Coordinator for Seminary students.

1982-1984             Manager.  Ecke’s Automotive Service Inc.  Cleveland, OH.

1981-1982             Technical Field Specialist.  AAA Road Service Dept.  Cleveland, OH.

1979-1981             Dispatcher.  G & M Towing and Auto Co.  Cleveland, OH.

1976-1979       Clerk.  Plain Dealer Newspaper Co.  Cleveland, OH.  (Advt/Circ)