John C. Blackburn is the founder/proprietor of Soul Care Services, LLC, providing professional and confidential services: biblical counseling, life coaching, and compassionate pastoral care (www.soulcareservicesllc.org). Prior to SCS, John served nearly four decades in pastoral ministry in Ohio, Indiana, and Kansas.
John is also cofounder of the Forge Initiative, Inc. (www.theforge.org). The Forge is a nonprofit faith-based organization providing a professional and relational environment specifically for men to facilitate authentic friendships, build godly character, provide leadership training, and offer biblical counseling and life coaching. This organization (established 2020) is the fulfillment of a dream/vision John has held since 2013.
John has earned a bachelor of arts degree in biblical education (1984), a master of religious education degree (1995), and a doctor of religious studies (DRS) degree with an emphasis in pastoral care and counseling (2021).
John is a board-certified professional counselor (BCPC) and professional certified life coach (PCLC) certified by the Board of Christian Professional and Pastoral Counselors of the American Association of Christian Counselors. John has further certification through the United Association of Christian Chaplains and Counselors, International.
John and his wife, Beth, have been happily married since 1982. They have three grown, married children and are blessed with twelve grandchildren.
Dr. John can be reached at (913) 820-3601 or soulcareservicesbyjohn@gmail.com