Family and Marriage Pastor - George Winegeart
As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, George Winegart, M.A., provides counseling services for the Hebron family and the surrounding community. In keeping with the church's mission, George says the most important part of his ministry is to promote communication in marriage and raising children to maturity in Christ.
George provides counseling for individuals, couples, and families with a focus on building commitment. He strives to help each person deal with both personal and intrapersonal issues including stress, anger, depression, grief, and other crises.
To schedule a time to speak with George, please contact him through the church.
George's Personal Ministry Statement
"Early in life I experienced the calling to proclaim God's Word. At age fifteen, I delivered my first lesson and began preparation for a life in the ministry. In the beginning of my ministry, I realized the need to develop counseling skills so that I could be more effective in dealing with trials, hurts, crises, disappointments and struggles in the lives of others. I didn't know then that God was preparing me for my life-walk.
"God has so masterfully moved me to a deeper ministry in His Kingdom than I could have ever imagined. Scripture has become more than just a lesson to prepare, but a truth to be lived. Through life experiences and the Word of God, I have learned the meaning of being equipped and equipping the saints.
"My journey through life (as yours) has been a series of crises, some of which are predictable and expected and some of which are total surprises. Some crises are developmental and some are situational. There are times there seems to be no answer to our dilemma. However, Scripture tells us.
"With men it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God." — Mark 10:26-27
Experience and Education
As a minister for over 30 years, George gives Marriage Enrichment Workshops, using C-PREP (Christian-Prevention Relationship Enhancement Program). He has worked with churches in California , Virginia , Texas , and overseas in Germany . George has been instrumental in developing counseling centers in both Texas and Virginia. He has worked extensively with drug and alcohol abuse, divorce recovery, and effective parenting.
George graduated from Pepperdine University in 1972 with a bachelor of arts in Missions. Before beginning work as a marriage and family counselor, he completed his master of arts in Counseling at Ball State University in 1979.
George is a clinical member of AAMFT (American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy) and a charter member of AACC (American Association of Christian Counselors).
George now lives in Carrollton with his wife Mary Anne. George and Mary Anne have five children and ten grandchildren.