Ronald E. Hawkins

Ronald E. Hawkins is a Professor of Counseling and Practical Theology at Liberty University, where he previously served as Vice Provost for the Graduate School and Online Programs. He is an active member of the American Association of Christian Counselors' Executive Board and a prominent figure in Christian counseling and pastoral leadership.

• Education: Davis Bible College (Diploma), Barrington College (BA), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.Div.), Westminster Theological Seminary (D.Min.), Lynchburg College (Ed.S.), and Virginia Tech (Ed.D.)

His research focuses on integrating faith with counseling practices, marital spirituality, and biblical leadership. He has authored works like Strengthening Martial Intimacy and contributed to Christian Counseling Today. His publications emphasize therapeutic empathy, faith-based counseling methodologies, and pastoral care frameworks rooted in Christian theology.

Notable works include Evidence-Based Counseling Skills (2019) and Biblical Leadership: Theology for the Everyday Leader (2017). His earlier works, such as Pastoral Care and Counseling (2001), established his focus on church-centered soul care.