Dr. Thomas joins the CUC CMHC counseling program faculty with over a decade of full-time teaching experience and decades of counseling experience. He is excited to be part of a community that seeks to integrate the truth found in Scripture and the truth found in the world of psychology. Dr. Thomas is married with two adult children.

Degrees

  • A, B Christian Ministry - Atlanta Christian College; West Point, GA
  • M.Div. New Testament - Emmanuel School of Religion; Johnson City, TN
  • M.S., Guidance and Community Counseling - Oklahoma State University; Stillwater, OK
  • M.A. Church History/Historical Theology - Lincoln Christian University; Lincoln, IL
  • D. Min. Ministry - Phillips Graduate Seminary; Tulsa, OK 
  • Ph.D. Professional Counseling - Liberty University; Lynchburg, VA

Academic and Professional Highlights

Prior Positions

Dr. Thomas brings years of experience to enhance the enrichment of CUC students. Dr. Thomas was the Counseling Program Director at Lincoln Christian University and School Counselor and School Psychologist at the Kellyville Public Schools. He also served as President of the Illinois Spiritual, Ethical, and Religious Values in Counseling Association.

Publications:

  • Thomas, C. (Winter, 2022). Victims of Opportunity in IMHCA News Update.

Presentations:

  • Thomas, C. (2023, October) Compassion Towards Mental Illness. Presented at the Midwest Ministers Retreat.

  • Thomas, C. (2022, November), Why ISERVIC Matters poster presentation. Presented at Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference.

  • Baldwin, K. M., Thomas, C. N., Houser, D. R. (2021, November). Helping Clients with Complex Trauma Succeed. Presented at Illinois Counseling Association Annual Conference.

  • Thomas, C. (2019, November) Issues in Counseling Clients who Express Spirituality Through Religion/ A presentation at the Illinois Counseling Association Conference, Skokie, IL