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After 12 years as a volunteer for youth and women’s ministries, Patty joined the Brookstone Church Staff where she embarked on her journey into Counseling and Coaching. During her 11 years on staff, she completed dual Masters Degrees from Liberty University in Marriage and Family Counseling, and then Pastoral Counseling and Life Coaching, both with Honors. Also, during this tenure, Patty served as a Counselor, becoming Lead Counselor in 2020, and Director of Women’s Ministry in 2021.
Patty is a Board Certified Christian Counselor and Pastoral Counselor through IBCC (International Board of Christian Care). Patty is also a Chaplain for the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team.
Additionally, Patty has accomplished the following certifications:
-SYMBIS (Save Your Marriage Before It Starts) Assessment Facilitator
-PAIR Suicide Training
-Suicide Prevention, Intervention and Postvention
-International Coaching Institute: Marriage Coaching
-Concordia University - Townsend Institute ICF Continuing Ed - "Coaching The Whole Person.
Patty and her husband, Dean, have been married for 36 years and have 3 children, 2 grandchildren, and a Golden Doodle.
Patty Pullicin
Jeff Atkins
Jeff received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and Psychology from Mars Hill University in 1994. He is currently working on a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. After many years in the business world, Jeff was called into full-time pastoral ministry. His passion for serving families and teaching children about the Love of Jesus has directed his ministry paths. Serving as the Preschool Pastor at Biltmore Church equipped him to lead the Children’s Ministry at Brookstone Church, for the past 12 years, and experiencing tremendous growth, within the Kids Ministry.
Jeff’s caring, authentic personality helps him to connect with people easily, his passion for ministry and his life experiences have allowed him to do premarital counseling, facilitate parenting classes, lead GriefShare Groups, and support children, families and couples through challenging circumstances.
Jeff and his wife, Angela, have been married for 29 years, have 4 daughters, 2 son-in-laws, and are most excited about their two young grandchildren. When he is not spending time with his family or friends, you will most likely find Jeff on 2 wheels (either his motorcycle or bicycle enjoying the Blue Ridge Parkway) or calling a big circle square dance somewhere in Western North Carolina.
Brittany Martin
Brittany is a Mental Health Coach First Responder and Youth Mental Health Coach First Responder through the American Association of Christian Counselors. Brittany is also currently working on her Biblical Counseling Certification. She specializes in life transitions; offering strengths-based support with an emphasis on improving one’s current life situation and assisting with goal setting and achievement for the future. Brittany guides people through life- change and toward a more abundant life.
After a career in media, business ownership, motherhood, and all the in-between, Brittany is passionate about guiding others through change. As a member of Brookstone Church, she serves with the Kid's, Women’s and Counseling Ministries. Brittany has also been a group study leader, group recovery leader, mentor, and event speaker. Through these life and ministry experiences she recognized the call to serve others through coaching.
Brittany’s favorite role in life is being Mama to her young daughter, one of her greatest inspirations. She loves outdoor activities, coffee and good humor!
Life was never meant to be lived alone.
Anchor of Hope Center in Asheville, North Carolina, offers Christian/Biblical Counseling and Coaching to men, women, teens, and children of all ages. Our team is dedicated to providing support, guidance, and healing to each person facing various life situations and/or struggles. We are highly trained and we are recommended by Brookstone Church, the Mancave, and many individuals here in our community. (Also, check out our FaceBook page).