Beverly Blackstone is a native Texan. She was born in Harlingen, and has lived in Houston since 1973. With a BBA degree in Management, her interest has always been in the "people" business. She spent many years helping people to work more effectively, and recognized a desire to help those who suffer mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The following became a very personal call to her.
Luke 4:18-19:
In 2001, after Texas made it possible to earn counseling credentials in a faith-based venue, Beverly started her formal counseling training at the Therapon Institute.
She became Licensed as a Board Certified Belief Therapist, and was ordained for ministry by the Therapon Institute. She left a career in law firm administration and formed Water’s Edge Ministries. It has been a continuous adventure as Beverly enjoys doing what she loves – touching lives and helping people heal and grow.
- International Institute of Faith-Based Counseling, Beaumont, Licensed Counselor, 2005
- Therapon Institute, Licensed Belief Therapist, Crockett, Licensed Belief Therapist, 2003
- Graduate, Elijah House Ministry of Prayer Counseling, Houston, 1997-1998
- Rapha Christian Counseling Training, Houston, 1988-1990
- University of Texas-Pan American, BBA in Management, 1971
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Two years as director of Houston Teen Challenge, a women’s one-year residential drug & alcohol treatment program
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Many years in management/administrative positions in corporate, legal and government environments
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Bible teacher, small group facilitator, and ministry leader
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Thirty plus years in counseling/helping/teaching ministry
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AACC, American Association of Christian Counselors
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Texas Association of Christians in Social Work
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International Christian Coaching Association
Special thanks to the Cox family for use of their photo on the site.