Background
Peterson, Thomas Charles was born on March 16, 1955 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Roy Joseph and Grace Jeannette (Burns) Peterson.
minister pastoral counselor and therapist
Peterson, Thomas Charles was born on March 16, 1955 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Roy Joseph and Grace Jeannette (Burns) Peterson.
Bachelor, Living Word Seminary, Maryland Heights, Missouri, 1986. Master of Science, Carolina Christian University, Linwood, North Carolina, 1990. Postgraduate, University Biblical Studies, Bethany, Oklahoma, 1990.
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology, Carolina University Theology, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1995.
Elder, teacher, Joy of Lord Fellowship, Buckley, Washington, 1980-1981; elder, teacher, By His Word Christian Center, Tacoma, 1982-1988; associate pastor, Valley Christian Center, Sumner, 1988-1989; founder, president, Joyful Life Ministries, Tacoma, 1985-1992; pastoral staff, Victory Bible Church, Tacoma, 1992-1996; director, chancellor, academic dean, Tacoma Christian Life School of Theology, Tacoma, 1993-1996; pastor, Resurrection Christian Life Center, Tacoma, since 1996. Chaplain Tacoma Police Department, 1988-1990, Tacoma General Hospital, since 1988. Dir.Inst. for Personal Development, Tacoma, 1991.
Member Critical Incident Stress Management Team, Tacoma General Hospital, since 1997. Sergeant United States Air Force, 1973-1977. Member National Christian Counselors Association (professional clinical member).
American Association Christian Counselors (founding member), International Association Christian Clinical Counselors, United States Chaplaincy Association, United Association Christian Counselors.
Married Melody Rose Clarkson, August 17, 1985. Children: Shannon Nicole, Chad Michael.