Dr. Thomas joins the CUC CMHC counseling program faculty with over a decade of full-time teaching experience and decades of counseling experience. He is excited to be part of a community that seeks to integrate the truth found in Scripture and the truth found in the world of psychology. Dr. Thomas is married with two adult children.

Degrees

  • A, B Christian Ministry - Atlanta Christian College; West Point, GA
  • M.Div. New Testament - Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, TN
  • M.S., Guidance and Community Counseling - Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, OK
  • M.A. Church History/Historical Theology - Lincoln Christian University; Lincoln, IL
  • D. Min. Ministry - Phillips Graduate Seminary; Tulsa, OK 
  • Ph.D. Professional Counseling - Liberty University; Lynchburg, VA

Academic and Professional Highlights

Prior Positions

  • MA in Counseling Program Director at Lincoln Christian University
  • School Counselor and School Psychologist- Kellyville Public Schools, Oklahoma
  • Past President of the Illinois Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling association.

Publications:

  • Thomas, C. (Winter, 2022). Victims of Opportunity in IMHCA News Update.

Presentations:

  • Thomas, C. (2023, October) Compassion Towards Mental Illness. Presented at the Midwest Ministers Retreat.

  • Thomas, C. (2022, November), Why ISERVIC Matters poster presentation. Presented at Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference.

  • Baldwin, K. M., Thomas, C. N., Houser, D. R. (2021, November). Helping Clients with Complex Trauma Succeed. Presented at Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference.

  • Thomas, C. (2019, November) Issues in Counseling Clients who Express Spirituality Through Religion/ A presentation at the Illinois Counseling Association Conference, Skokie, IL