Ray Wagoner

Ray Wagoner serves as an Assistant Professor of Counseling at John Brown University with a Gary Oliver Chair appointment. He holds a B.A. from Central Bible College and an M.A. in Counseling from John Brown University while currently pursuing doctoral studies in Counselor Education and Supervision at Liberty University.

His educational background includes:

• B.A. from Central Bible College
• M.A. in Counseling from John Brown University
• Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education and Supervision at Liberty University

Specializing in clinical counseling with a Christian integration perspective, Wagoner draws from 32 years of pastoral experience and Arkansas state licensure. His professional focus encompasses individual therapy, life challenge navigation, and faith-based counseling approaches within contemporary mental health frameworks.

Wagoner maintains active professional affiliations with:

• American Counseling Association
• American Association of Christian Counselors
• Arkansas Counseling Association

Outside academia, he emphasizes family commitments with 32 years of marriage, two children, and three grandchildren, while finding personal renewal through bibliotherapy in his leisure time.