Who directs/leads thethirdchair?

Thethirdchair could not be possible if not for the support, encouragement and guidance from many family, friends, and individuals in our community.

To help insure the continued guidance and support of thethirdchair, the following are serving on the advisory board of directors and the board of directors:

Advisory Board of Directors

Robert D. Lehman Ph.D., LPC

Professor of Counseling Ministries, Counseling Program Director, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary

Degrees: B.A., Cornerstone University; M.Div., Grand Rapids Theological Seminary; M.A., University of Northern Iowa; Ph.D., University of Iowa.

Career Path: Pastoral, 1980-1996; Adjunct Faculty, London Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, London, Ontario, Canada, 1985- 1996; Central Baptist Seminary, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1990, 1992; Seminairi Baptiste Evangelique Du Quebec, Montreal Quebec, 1993- present; Faculty, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, 1996-present.

Dennis McKnight, PhD.

Director/Owner, The Center for Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Adjunct Professor, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Degrees: B.S. in Psychology, University of Pittsburgh, 1979; Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1986.

Career Path: Previous Director of Psychological Services at Mandala Hospital and New Directions Treatment Center; Past President of the Council of Anxiety Disorders; Specialized consultant to Greensboro Police Department; North Carolina Prison System; Nursing/Rest Homes; Family

Owned Businesses: Medical Offices; and frequent presenter regarding Psychological Disorders/Issues.

Patricia L. Janes, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Central Michigan University – Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration

Degrees: B.A. and M.S.A. Central Michigan University, Ph.D. Michigan State University

Career Path: Associate Professor, 1991 – present, Central Michigan University; Owner, 1991 – present, LITE, Inc.; 1986-1993, Regional Director of Sales, Catering Sales Manager… Marriott Corporation

Board of Directors:

Lisa J. Rathbun, L.M.S.W., A.C.S.W., O.T.R.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, private practice

Degrees: B.S. Occupational Therapy, Wayne State University; M.S.W., Grand Valley State University

Career Path: E.A.P. Counselor, 1997-2003 Encompass; Certified Social Worker, 2003-2005 Pine Rest Christian Mental Health; Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 2005-present Private Practice

Joni Dykema, BSW

Social Worker: Adoption Associates, Inc.; International Consultant for Ethiopia

Degrees:  Bachelor of Social Work & Bachelor of Bible and Theology, Kuyper College

Career Path: Adoption Associates, Inc.; International Consultant for Ethiopia

Other:  Community and World Outreach Volunteer; mission trips in Tambov, Russia and Focus on the Family, Panama City, Panama

Scott McKnight, LLMSW, MBA

Chairperson/Director, the third chair
Affliate, Christian Counselor, Encompass, Grand Rapids Michigan

Degrees:  Master in Social Work, Western Michigan University, Masters in Business Administration, Old Dominion University, B.S. Mathematics, North Carolina State University

Career Path:  Chief Operating Officer, Binder Park Zoological Park, Battle Creek Michigan, Senior Financial & Planning Analyst, Ford Motor Company

Other:  continued studies in Christian counseling through the Grand Rapids Theological Seminary