James Leslie Smith, American minister, educator, counselor. Licensed professional clinical counselor Ohio, 1999, ordained elder United Methodist Church, 1977; licensed independent chemical dependency counselor Ohio, 1992. Fellow: American Association Pastoral Counselors.
Education
Bachelor of General Studies, Ohio University, Lancaster, 1974. Master of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary, Wilmore, Kentucky, 1977. Master of Arts in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling, Ashland Theological Seminary, Ohio, 1981.
Doctor of Ministry and Pastoral Counseling, Louisville Seminary, 2000.
Career
Alcoholism counselor Alcoholism Recover Community, Lexington, Kentucky, 1976—1978. Pastor Emmanuel United Methodist Church, Lucasville, Ohio, 1978—1980, Oakland Park United Methodist Church, Columbus, 1981—1987. Pastoral counseor Pastural Counseling Services, 1984—1997.
Supervisor counselor, professional counselor Well Spring Counseling, from 1997. Associate professor substance abuse counseling Ohio Chirstian University, Circleville, from 1994. Presenter in field.
Membership
Fellow: American Association Pastoral Counselors.