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Counselors of Tri-Lakes Relational Center


Josh Spurlock is a professional counselor with Tri-Lakes Relational Center and a licensed minister. Dually trained in theology and professional counseling, Josh's education includes an undergraduate degree in Biblical Languages with 3 years of Greek study and 2 years of Hebrew, a Masters degree in professional counseling, and advanced training in sex therapy from the Institute for Sexual Wholeness.



Josh also serves the students of Central Bible College, Springfield, MO as an Adjunct Professor in Church Ministries. He is a fervent lover of the Lord Jesus Christ and views the counseling ministry as a work of healing and discipleship empowered by the Holy Spirit. Josh is a sought after speaker and is available to lead marriage retreats, seminars, true love waits events, and college love-sex-relationship workshops. He and his wife Cassie have two biological sons and a variety of foster and/or adopted children ranging from 3 weeks to 17 years of age. Josh sees clients primarily in the Springfield, Missouri area.


Dr. Jared Pingleton is both a licensed minister and a licensed psychologist. Dually trained in theology and psychology, Jared earned a B.S. in Psychology and Biblical Studies from Evangel University, an M.A. in Counseling from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and M.A. and Psy.D., degrees in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead School of Psychology-Biola University. He also studied Theology at the Assemblies of God, Talbot and Fuller Theological Seminaries and holds memberships in several professional organizations. In clinical practice since 1977, Dr. Pingleton specializes in ministry to hurting persons and relationships from an integrated Biblical perspective. He has authored numerous articles published in professional journals on various Christian mental health and relationship topics and is an Adjunct Professor at Evangel University and at the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. Jared is an accomplished speaker and is available to lead conferences, workshops, seminars and retreats. Jared sees clients primarily in the Branson, Missouri area.



2131 S Eastgate Ave, Springfield, MO 65809

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