In response to the high demand for accessible and faith-integrated mental health services, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary—Charlotte is announcing the soft-launch of its new Community Counseling Center on September 29, 2025. Located in the underserved southwest area of Charlotte, the center will begin a limited operation this fall and celebrate a public launch in mid-January 2026.

The launch comes at a critical time for the Charlotte metropolitan area, one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States. Local counseling services have struggled to keep up with the growing demand, while many nearby centers are at or near capacity. Gordon-Conwell’s Community Counseling Center is poised to help meet this need by offering faith-integrated care—a growing priority among Christians seeking clinical counseling care.

“Our mission is to create a place of healing where individuals and families can experience the transformative power of Christian faith and counseling,” says Dr. Pamela Davis, associate professor of counseling and director of Gordon-Conwell’s counseling programs. “Our low-fee structure will remove financial barriers to care.”

As it expands access to care, Gordon-Conwell Counseling Center will also train the next generation of counseling professionals. The center will serve as a training ground for master’s-level counseling students and recent graduates, with a particular focus on developing clinical excellence and theological integration. This approach not only provides high-quality, supervised care to clients but also cultivates a new generation of skilled counseling professionals for the community.

“This evidence and faith-based approach to counseling will nurture the mental, emotional, and spiritual health of our community. At the same time, we’ll be cultivating compassionate clinicians while expanding access to healing and hope across the region,” says Dainese Jones (MRC, CRC, LPC-S, LCPC, LCMHC), director of the Community Counseling Center.

The launch of the Community Counseling Center is a natural extension of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary’s mission to advance Christ’s Kingdom by equipping leaders to serve. Since its founding in 1969, the seminary has expanded to four U.S. locations, serving students globally and preparing them to engage with the needs of the world.

For more information, visit gctscounselingcenter.org.