Faculty — Biblical Counseling

Dr. Jonathan Okinaga

Instructor, Biblical Counseling

Lucent University
Dr. Jonathan Okinaga – Biblical Counseling, Lucent University
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Education

Ph.D. in Biblical Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
M.A. in Biblical Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
B.A. in Religion and Administration
Vanguard University

Professional Experience

Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling · Present
Jack D. Terry School of Educational Ministries — Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Holder of the Hope for the Heart Chair of Biblical Counseling
Associate Pastor · Prior
Church Ministry — California
Pastoral care and counseling ministry focused on addiction recovery and discipleship

Authored Books

From Sin to Disease
Wipf & Stock, 2022
Biblical Counseling · Addiction

Ministry Reach

Dr. Okinaga has trained churches and ministry leaders in biblical counseling throughout the United States, Japan, and Peru. With over a decade of counseling experience, he specializes in equipping believers to minister to those overcoming addiction using the sufficiency of Scripture. Known affectionately by his students as "Dr. O," he mentors both in the classroom and beyond it — sharing life through meals, sports, and personal conversations.

Certifications
ACBC Certified Counselor — Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
ACBC Fellow — Association of Certified Biblical Counselors
Academic Affiliation
Hope for the Heart Chair of Biblical Counseling — SWBTS
Jack D. Terry School of Educational Ministries — SWBTS
Areas of Focus
Addiction Counseling
Discipleship & Soul Care
Sufficiency of Scripture
Church & Leader Training
Cross-Cultural Ministry (USA, Japan, Peru)