Our Biblically Grounded Counselors

Every counselor at Living Hope combines rigorous scriptural training with a commitment to speaking biblical truth in love (Eph 4:15).

Emily Jay, MA Biblical Counseling

Emily has an MA in Biblical Counseling from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is in the final phase of full certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). She previously served for over 20 years as a teacher in several private Christian schools and has a heart for counseling children, women, and families. Residing in Montgomery, Texas, she now partners with area churches

Our Board Members

Emily Jay, Board Member

Emily serves LHBC as a board member, guiding its vision and mission to serve the body of Christ in the greater Montgomery County area.

Tony Goudeau, Board Member

Tony W. Goudeau is a husband, father, mentor, coach, and friend to those who have found themselves in difficult or seemingly hopeless seasons of life. He has a heart for seeing individuals, men, and families experience restoration, discover their God-given identity, and move forward with renewed hope and purpose.

He brings to the board service more than two decades of ministry and leadership experience, along with a heart for strengthening individuals, marriages, families, and communities. Above all, Tony desires to be a bridge of hope—helping people move from where they are toward who God has called them to become.

Christine Haarhoff, Board Member

Christina Haarhoff has been married to her husband, Damian, for 27 years. They have eight children -- all of whom have been home schooled. Both Christina and Damian have had training in Biblical counseling. They have primarily used that training over the last 17 years in their outreach to actively aborting mothers with scheduled abortions. Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts from Dallas Baptist University.