Credentials & Training – David J. Miller

Christian & Biblical Life Coaching

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Professional Training and Ministry Background

At Foundations Counseling & Coaching, the goal is to provide compassionate, biblically grounded guidance to individuals and couples seeking healing, restoration, and spiritual growth.

While this counseling practice operates as a coaching and pastoral / biblical counseling service rather than a state-licensed mental health practice, it is built on a foundation of biblical study, coaching training, and practical ministry experience.

The following credentials and training support the work of helping men, marriages, and families pursue restoration through Christ.

Education:
M.A. in Religious Education (M.R.E.), Liberty University
M.A. in Church Leadership, Liberty University
M.A. in Pastoral Counseling, Liberty University
B.S. in Biblical Studies, Liberty University

Certifications:
Biblical Counseling, Light University
Life Coach, Light University

Other certifications acquired over David’s 17+ year career with the military and government:

Project Management Professional (PMP)
Technology Business Management (TBM) Professional
Balance Scorecard Professional

Christian Counseling & Coaching Training

  • Light University – Christian life coaching and ministry leadership training

  • American Association of Christian Counselors – Professional Christian counseling community and ethical standards

These programs emphasize:

  • Biblical counseling principles

  • Christ-centered life coaching

  • pastoral care and spiritual guidance

  • helping individuals pursue healing, repentance, and restoration through faith.

Areas of Counseling & Coaching Focus

Counseling and coaching through Foundations Counseling & Coaching focuses on helping individuals and couples address both specific struggles and broader life challenges through a biblical and practical approach.

Common areas of focus include:

Marriage & Relationship Challenges

  • marriage conflict and communication struggles

  • rebuilding trust after betrayal

  • emotional distance or disconnection in marriage

  • premarital preparation and relationship guidance

  • restoring intimacy and partnership.

Personal & Emotional Struggles

  • anxiety and chronic stress

  • discouragement and loss of motivation

  • feelings of failure or inadequacy

  • identity struggles and self-worth

  • navigating difficult life transitions.

Approach to Counseling & Coaching

Counseling & Coaching sessions integrate:

  • Biblical wisdom and Scripture

  • practical life coaching strategies

  • accountability and spiritual guidance

  • compassionate listening and encouragement

The goal is to help individuals move toward:

  • restored marriages

  • renewed spiritual commitment

  • freedom from destructive behaviors

  • deeper faith and purpose.

Pornography & Sexual Integrity

  • pornography addiction recovery

  • sexual temptation and habitual sin struggles

  • rebuilding trust after pornography use

  • healing shame and secrecy

  • accountability and spiritual renewal.

Spiritual Growth & Faith Challenges

  • spiritual discouragement

  • strengthening one's relationship with God

  • developing consistent spiritual disciplines

  • overcoming spiritual doubt or stagnation

  • learning to apply biblical truth to everyday life.

Men's Issues

  • spiritual leadership and identity

  • overcoming shame and guilt

  • anger, frustration, and emotional isolation

  • purpose, direction, and personal growth

  • strengthening faith and spiritual discipline.

Life Direction & Personal Growth

  • decision-making and life direction

  • goal setting and personal accountability

  • rebuilding healthy habits and discipline

  • restoring hope and forward momentum

  • developing a Christ-centered life purpose.

Book Publishings

  • Secure in Christ

    How Dismissive-Avoidant Husbands Can Break Free from Emotional Distance and Build the Intimate, God-Honoring Marriage They've Always Wanted

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  • The Divided Man

    The Divided Man

    Pornography, Shame, and the Fight to Save My Marriage

    Buy on Amazon

  • The Criminal Profile of Satan

    Exposing the Patterns Behind Deception, Shame, and Destruction

    Buy on Amazon
  • The Counselors Playbook

    The Counselor’s Playbook

    40 Battles, 40 Plans: A Complete Biblical System for Diagnosing Root Problems and Producing Real Transformation

    Buy on Amazon

Important Note

Foundations Counseling & Coaching provides Christian life coaching and pastoral counseling and does not provide licensed mental health therapy, diagnosis, or medical treatment.

Individuals needing clinical mental health treatment should seek services from a licensed mental health professional.