Before founding CCS, Rod served in pastoral ministry for thirty+ years. In the mid-2000s Rod also worked with the North Carolina Baptist State Convention as a church planter. He is a graduate of Liberty University, and prior to entering full-time ministry he worked as a Behavioral Counselor and Social Worker in the NC mental health system. Rod holds a BS degree in Clinical Psychology, as well as a Master and Doctor of Biblical Studies. He is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors with an Advanced Certification in Biblical Counseling.

When he's not restoring marriages and pointing hurting souls towards Christ, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Teresa. He also has a service dog named Luna and is an avid gravel biker.

Linda was born in New York and entered the Air Force after high school.  Upon receiving an honorable discharge, she attended John Brown University, Siloam Springs, AR, and received a BS in Biology.  She joined the Air Force Air National Guard (ANG, part-time) and began teaching science at the Junior High school level.  After teaching for several years, Linda was hired as a Federal employee for the Department of Defense (DoD) and worked in various states.  During that same time frame, she earned an MA in Biblical Counseling from Master’s College, Santa Clarita, CA, in 2008.  

Linda is now retired from the ANG and the DoD and has devoted much of her time to counseling women.  In her spare time, she loves to bike, swim, and spend time with her friends.

Dr. Don Cashwell is a Licensed and Ordained Minister of the Gospel since 1975. He has been a pastor and held other staff positions for over 50 years in the Southern Baptist Denomination. He holds a BA, MDiv. and a Dr. of Ministry from Trinity Seminary in Indiana. He is currently doing extensive studying and certification through AACC's Light University in Mental Health and Addiction and Recovery!  

Pastor Don, as he is affectionately known, is deeply interested in helping people know Jesus and helping them heal through His Word the Bible and Biblical Counseling! He is grateful to come alongside CCS as a ministry partner. 

Valerie has a degree in Human Services Counseling from Liberty University. She loves getting to listen to other people’s stories and is passionate about discipling them to find solutions through seeking biblical understanding. Valerie is especially drawn towards helping women and children strengthen their relationships with God and with their families.  

She currently lives in the mountains of western North Carolina with her husband and daughter, where they enjoy spending time with their horses and dogs.