Staff

Executive Director & Counselor

David was born, raised, and currently lives in Shreveport, LA. After attending LSU and Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, David returned to Shreveport to work in the church. During that time he received CCEF training and interned with Biblical Counseling & Training Ministries. After working for BCTM for 6 years as Director & Counselor, David founded SBC to focus on serving Shreveport.
David is ordained as a ruling elder at Grace Presbyterian (PCA) and is certified by the Association of Biblical Counselors. He is also the author of several books, such as Resurrecting Beauty. David has been married to his wife Jessica since 2010, with whom he has three lively children, Judah, Frances and Hope.
In his spare time David enjoys reading and writing stories, music, and being outdoors - in the garden, on the water, or in the woods. In 2023 he published his first novel, The Inlet.

Counselor

Shelly is a Licensed Professional Counselor with an MS in Counseling and a background in church ministry. Shelly first counseled with students at Centenary College Counseling Center and worked at Brentwood Behavioral Hospital in the Intensive Outpatient and Adult Psychiatric Inpatient units, where she conducted group, individual and family counseling. In 2012 Shelly was promoted to the Intensive Women’s program where she worked with patients with a history of abuse and trauma, and suffering depression, anxiety, grief and loss. She then served as counselor at Red River Behavioral Center.
Shelly especially has a heart for faith-based (ministry) counseling and has served in various counseling, teaching, and administrative capacities within local churches. After studying biblical counseling on her own for fifteen years, Shelly received CCEF training and worked with Biblical Counseling & Training Ministries for five years. She has a passion for working with local church leadership to help people know Christ more fully and live out the gospel in everyday life.
Shelly is blessed with three grown kids - two sons and one daughter. In her free time she loves being outdoors – hiking, jogging, gardening. She also loves baking and listening to fiction audiobooks.

Counseling Intern

Trinity has joined SBC as a counseling intern with an eagerness to learn about biblical counseling. She is particularly interested in counseling children and adolescents and giving them a safe and warm counseling environment. Trinity received her Bachelor's in Psychology from LA Tech and her Master's in Social Work from LSU. She worked with the Natchitoches Judicial Drug Court as well as Longleaf Inpatient Hospital in the adult and adolescent psychiatric inpatient units. While Trinity learned much from her experience with secular therapy, it left her with a deep desire to counsel according to the hope found in Christ.
Trinity is currently pursuing training through the Association of Biblical Counselors (ABC) and is eager to contribute and grow as part of the team at SBC. Trinity currently lives in her hometown of Alexandria, LA with her husband Drake, a pastor, and her two cats. Besides spending time with them, she also enjoys reading and cooking.

Equipping Coach

Jereme and his wife Jill have been married for 23 years. They have two beautiful daughters, 16 and 7 years of age. Jereme has served in ordained ministry for 19 years; he has experience as a student/young adult pastor, small groups/discipleship pastor, executive pastor, and lead pastor/church planter. In addition to serving the church in pastoral ministry, Jereme also worked in the Christian music industry as a session & touring drummer, and in the marketplace as a licensed Realtor.
Jereme has a deep love of discipleship, and is a student of all things related to the Early Church and spiritual formation. He is a Certified Pastoral Counselor (CPC) and member of the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). His approach to coaching and equipping is relaxed and practical, with a goal to help people experience spiritual growth and life change through communion with Jesus Christ.
When he's off the clock, Jereme enjoys fishing and backpacking, cooking nice meals for friends and family, and reading very old books.

Leadership / Support

SETH THOMAS

Board Member
Seth is co-owner of Moreman, Moore & Co. He is a member of Norris Ferry Community Church and is married to Kristen, with whom he has four children - Aubrey, Kate, Henry, and Grey.
TYLER LASH

Board Member
Tyler is an oncologist at Willis-Knighton. He is a member of Norris Ferry Community Church and is married to Lauren, with whom he has three children - John Tyler, Luke, and Ella Rose.
STEPHEN MAGYAR

Board Member
Stephen is the Branch Manager of Assurance Financial Group in Shreveport/Bossier City. He is a member of First United Methodist Church and is married to Linnae, with whom he has two children, Micah and Emma Jo.
KEVIN SINGLETARY

Board Member
Kevin is a social worker for Fresenius Medical Care. He leads worship music and is a member of Grace Presbyterian Church. Kevin is married to Hailey, with whom he has four children - Lucy, Lily, John, and Benji.
QUINN HILL

Advisory Board Member
Quinn is pastor of Grace Presbyterian Church in Shreveport. He is married to Kim and has four children - Corin, Silas, Felix, and Lida.
PAT DUNN

Accountant
Pat is a freelance accountant. He’s a member of Norris Ferry Community Church and is married to April, with whom he has three children - Claire, Sophie, and Nate.

SETH THOMAS