GSI:
Biographical Information
Sid B. Galloway, Jr., B.S., M.Div.
Just an old sheepdog of the Good Shepherd
Genesis 1:1
Communicating conclusions from 100's of PhD scholars
Supporting the authority of His Word & the consistency of His character
Human Rights? Slavery? - Animal Rights? Cruelty?
What about God's right to command compassion for all of His creatures?
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Semi-Retired Zookeeper / Animal Trainer
Semi-Retired Veterinary Emergency Assistant
Semi-Retired Wildlife Rescuer / Rehabilitator
Semi-Retired Family Counselor / Church Mediator
Teacher, Biological Sciences
Director, Good Shepherd Initiative
Speaker, Seminars / WorkshopsBasically the same role, just different applications :-)
Thanks Chris for the morphed photo & ensuring that I'm never bored
322 Turnwood Dr.
Covington, LA 70433
sid@soulcare.org
www.soulcare.org
For more detailed information and samples of GSI work, see the webpage "Endorsements", as well as articles on counseling, conflict resolution, the complementary nature of true science and Scripture, educational curriculum guides, Power Point lessons & presentations, MP3's, etc.
As an OLD sheepdog, my time left here on Earth will be relatively short,
so it's your turn students, seminar attendees, and web readers,
to be active sheepdogs of the Good Shepherd, not passive sheeple.
* Students & other "young" people, I'm going home soon, so it's your turn now!
EDUCATION
Master of Divinity (1984-1987)
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, LA
Elected Who's Who in American Colleges & Universities.
GPA = 3.98 Biblical Studies / Pastoral Ministries (Christian Counseling).
* Subsequently, entered the Doctoral Program in Psychology & Counseling (1988) Within a few weeks, resigned due to wife's pregnancy problems and to later pursue a more biblical, rather than secular counseling program.
Master's level education courses
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA
GPA = 4.0 - 15 hours completed
ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International)
Professional Lifetime Certification in:
- Secondary School Science, Secondary School Bible,
and Bible Specialist...
Graduate studies in Social Work (1983)
LSU - Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA
12 hrs GPA = 4.0, transferred to New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
Bachelor of Science (1975-1979)
LSU - Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA
(Degree concentration in biological sciences, psychology, and philosophy of religion, originally pursuing a career in animal behavior and zookeeping).
Experience
* As old age progresses, it's more and more clear that
life experience more significant in personal growth than job experience
(Just an old sheepdog of the Good Shepherd)
Developer / Director "Good Shepherd Initiative" (2006-Current)
www.goodshepherdinitiative.org www.soulcare.org
Good Shepherd Initiative began almost 30 years ago while in graduate school, primarily as a "no-fee" (donation only) family counseling service, based upon the Creator's counsel in Scripture. The number of hurting people seeking help was so great that the "waiting list" soon grew to over 50 people, sometimes taking months for a person on the list to finally get in for counseling. The ministry merged with a large local church to develop and expand a peer counselor training program called, The Biblical Counseling Center, which also grew significantly over the next 10 years.
BCC peer counselor training and counseling was eventually handed over to the church as it became clear that there was an increasing need to educate and motivate others regarding the historical reality and practical value of a truly biblical worldview. Sadly, our Creator's cornerstone truths and principles were being systematically censored from the culture by mainstream media and politically correct academia.
- Our Creator's character is a Good Shepherd protector not a predatory designer of "survival of the fittest".
- Ecclesiastes 4:1 paraphrased says, "Then I looked and saw the tears of the oppressed, that they had no one to comfort them. Yet on the side of their [abusers] was power."
- Therefore, the focus of my current work is the educating, motivating, and activating of others to stop predators who abuse power/authority (exousia). This is the key to protecting powerless children, women, and men.
- The website has "evolved" over the years, increasingly reflecting this top priority of our Good Shepherd.
- Now as I travel and present seminars and workshops on family counseling, Scripture, science, etc, each presentation is designed to move participants toward sacrificial attitudes and actions on behalf of the oppressed. Unwittingly, many modern Christians, especially in the affluent West, are missing out on the most exciting and rewarding opportunity in life, which is serving as a protector. None of our modern pleasures and past times can satisfy like taking up our cross (Luke 9:23-26) on behalf of the most vulnerable of our Good Shepherd's fellow lambs.
- Church Mediation: Turning predatory survival of the fittest practices into protective peacemaking patterns.
- Crisis Family Counseling: Time constraints now limit my counseling to severe crises, especially involving individuals or families suffering from abuse and in need of an advocate, linking them to those who can rescue and restore.
- Animal Assisted Ministry: Having spent almost thirty years as both a zookeeper and my brother's keeper, it's a blessing to watch our Creator's creatures reach hurtinghearts that have been closed shut by human betrayal.
GSI Summary Brochure
“Bio-Logikos” Teacher (2003-Current)
(Life Science, On-Level Biology, Honors Biology)
Northlake Christian School (School site: www.northlakechristian.org)
(Curriculum accessible at http://www.soulcare.org)
- Developed biblical , (Creator's Character Centered) “Bio-Logic” curriculums (for 7th Grade Life Science, 10th grade On-Level, and Honors Biology). These include detailed “Curriculum Guides” for the school’s accreditation package associated with ACSI and SACS, as well as scores of unit lessons in both Power Point and Word formats. All materials are maintained online for use by NCS students and have been used by teachers from around the country and overseas. The content combines Christian resources from organizations such as Answers in Genesis and the Institute for Creation Research, along with the best of secular science resources like, MODERN BIOLOGY, published by Holt, Rinehart, and Winston. In addition, many graphics and animations have been integrated from various educational sites.
- Began a “Bio-Logic Club” for students and staff who desire a more in-depth study of our Creator's Character (the Good Shepherd) as the cornerstone of Christian doctrine and living. The club provides additional discussion, tutoring, field trips, video presentations, creation evangelistic outreach, and debates with theistic and atheistic evolutionists, progressive creationists, gap theorists, etc.
- Once a zookeeper, always a zookeeper, so a miniature menagerie has been maintained consisting of over 25 aquariums/terrariums and featuring over 40 animals for the study of life and nephesh relationships.
(Licensed with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, possession, and release, therefore my classroom serves as a refuge for the rescue and restoration of wildlife in need.)
- Animal Assisted Ministry: the animals (especially young raccoons, opossums, and squirrels) serve as valuable assistants in reaching the hearts of students, parents, and counselees who have been hurt by humans.
Founder / Director (1983-2006)
Genesis Family Education (formerly Soulcare Family Ministries)
A biblical counseling, internet, seminar, & media ministry.www.soulcare.org
- Online support to pastors, counselors, and families seeking the way home in a world of deception.
- Webmaster (developing and managing my internet resource center).
- Presenting seminars from God's biblical counsel, not man's theories. (Samples on the internet).
- Developing practical written, audio, & video materials for churches and families.
- Developed a 5 Level Counselor Training Program involving both in-class courses & practicum.
- Radio talk show: "God's Way Home" in New Orleans during 2001 until funds ran out.
- Ministry name and emphasis refocused in 2006 to "Good Shepherd Initiative".
Home-Education Father and Principal (1990-2003)
(Combined Curriculum: ABEKA, Saxon Math, numerous supplements)
- Administrated, organized, and managed the home education of our six children
- Linda, my wife, served as the primary teacher.
- Due to medical bills (a son with numerous heart surgeries), Linda returned to work as a nurse.
Church Planter / Pastor / Sheep-Dog / Absent-Minded Professor
(1999-2003)
Family Bible Church
- Planted “Family Bible Church” in 1999, beginning with a home Bible study.
- This home-ekklesia eventually grew to about 80 individuals at its maximum.
- Served as a bi-vocational pastor/planter (Family Bible Church & SOULCARE Ministries)
- Due to increasing medical insurance needs in our family (especially our son’s heart surgeries), the church had to make the decision to merge with another local church - Northside Baptist. The five years pasturing one of our Father's local "families", was a wonderful, difficult, and educational responsibility. In spite of us, the Lord did wonderful things among the families in the church, through the simple ministry of His Word (preaching, teaching, and discipleship-counseling).
Director / Counselor / Speaker (1988-1997)
Biblical Counseling & Training Ctr. - First Baptist Church Slidell, LA (Membership over 1,000)
Also, staff supervisor over the FBC library.
- Developed and directed all policies and procedures for both the counseling program as well as the 5-Level apprenticeship training program for pastors and counselors. The 5-Level Program is accessible online.
- Maintained an active caseload of counseling. Developed and taught numerous weekly courses.
- Managed the BCTC staff, volunteers, finances, & monthly reports.
- Presented seminars and workshops around the country.
Director / Counselor / Speaker (1983-Present)
Agape Christian Counseling Ministries Slidell, LA (The ministry name has changed from ACCM to Soulcare Family Ministries, to Genesis Family Education to reflect changes in focus and emphasis.)
- Developed and directed ACCM through an office based in our home. Our waiting list for counseling grew to average over 40 families, which is when we were approached by First Baptist Church for a merger of ministries.
Animal Emergency Medical Technician / Laboratory-Pharmacy Manager
(1981-1983)
Gentilly Veterinary Hospital
- Lived in and worked for this large animal hospital as the emergency medical technician for night emergencies, day time responsibilities involved anesthetizing animals for surgery, surgical preparation and assistance, pharmacy and laboratory management, X-Ray technician, etc.
Carnivore Zookeeper (1979-1981)
Audubon Zoological Gardens New Orleans, LA
(Literally lions, tigers, bears, elephants, leopards, wolves, etc)
- Learned valuable lessons about shepherding, through the training of animals (Adam, Moses, David, et al)
- Learned firsthand that God's complex creation is evidence for His power and wisdom (Romans 1)
- Later learned that macroevolution (gradual, vertical change from one "kind" of creature to a totally new "kind") is impossible, since the hypothesized mechanism (mutational errors) could not produce the massive mountain of new genetic information necessary (See Genetic Entropy, by Dr. John Sanford, Cornell Univ.)
- I resigned to travel and search for answer to the ultimate questions of life, however, I stayed in town, remaining unofficially associated with the Zoo.
Continuing Education Credits
AP Biology Laboratory (2007)
Presented by the College Board Advanced Placement (12 Intensive Labs)
Millsaps College - Jackson, MS http://www.millsaps.edu/conted/api/fees.shtml
ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) (Lifetime)
Professional Lifetime Certification in:
- Secondary School Science, Secondary School Bible, and Bible Specialist...
Creation College Conference II (2006)
Presented by Answers In Genesis, numerous speakers including scholars in both science and Scripture
Kentucky (www.answersingenesis.org)
Mega-Conference on Creation (2005)
Organized by Answers In Genesis, Institute for Creation Research, and hosted by Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Received ACSI continuing educational credits in both Bible and Science
An opportunity to hear and dialogue with scientists such as the inventor of the MRI Dr. Raymond Damadian, the inventor of the Biolistic Gene Gun Dr. John Sanford of Cornell University, the creator of the best supercomputer geophysical model of the Earth's development Dr. John Baumgardner of Los Alamos National Laboratory, etc.
Creation College Conference (2004)
Memberships / Certifications / Permits
Education Conferences: speaker & certified member
- ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) (2008)
- Professional Certification in: Science, Bible, Bible Specialist
Counseling Conferences: speaker, certified member, & former regional supervisor for counselor certification
While respecting many members of the following groups, I do not endorse all that the groups represent. Due to medical bills for family members, I have chosen not to continue membership fees.
NANC - Former certified member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors (1991 – 2007).
(Regional Supervisor for Counselor Certification)
IABC - Former certified member of the International Association of Biblical Counselors (1995 – 2007).
(Regional Supervisor for Counselor Certification)
SBABC - Former certified member of the Southern Baptist Association of Biblical Counselors (1998 – 2007).
(Regional Supervisor for Counselor Certification)
ABC - Former certified member 2006-2007
ANIMAL-Shepherding Work: (Sheepdog at best)
LDWF (Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries)
Licensed / Permit for wildlife rescue, rehabilitation, possession, and education
IWRC (International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council)
Member in good standing - required for state and federal licensure/permits
NWRA (National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association)
Member in good standing - required for state and federal licensure/permits
Personal / Family
- Born 1957, 5 ft. 10 in., 160 lbs., health excellent
- Married (5-28-83) Linda Carruth Galloway, B.S., R.N.
- Six children
Steven 7-31-85, Kathleen 4-13-88, Amy 9-28-89,
Michael 6-3-91, Lisa 1-1-93, David 1-29-95
Statement of Faith
Please see my detailed, extensive online doctrinal statement of "Beliefs"
References
RE: Counseling, Teaching, & Seminar Speaking -
(on Counseling, Church Mediation, Scripture, Science, Philosophy, Education, etc)
Dr. Jeff Noblit, Anchored in Truth Ministries
Pastor, Grace Life Church of the Shoals
1915 Avalon Ave.
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
256-381-7495
www.gracelifeshoals.org
Dr. Frank Catanzaro, Ed. D., Counseling Professor
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Post Office Box 1889 Wake Forest, NC 27588
919.761.2225
http://www.sebts.edu/
Dr. Sam Williams, Ph. D., Counseling Professor
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Post Office Box 1889 Wake Forest, NC 27588
919.761.2225 http://www.sebts.edu/
Dr. John Babler, Ph. D., Professor
Ministry-Based Evangelism *& Social Work
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
School of Educational Ministries
Dept of Ministry-Based Evangelism
P. O. Box 22718 Fort Worth, TX 76122
817.923.1921 ext 3519
Ken Sande, JD, Director
Peacemakers Ministries
P.O. Box 81130
Billings, Montana 59108
(406)256-1583 mail@peacemaker.net
Dr. Wayne Mack, D. Min., Director
Former Chairman, Dept. Biblical Counseling,
The Master’s College
Currently serving in South Africa
director@mackministries.org
Strengthening Ministries International
www.mackministries.org
Jerry Hobren, M.Div., Pastor
(My current pastor)
Northshore Bible Church
19516 Sunshine Ave
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 893-3284
www.northshorebible.com
Rev. Harold Gaddy
(Fellow teacher, prayer partner)
Northlake Christian School
70104 Wolverine Drive
Covington, Louisiana 70433
Phone: 985-635-0400, Fax: 985-893-436
www.northlakechristian.org
Dr. Terry Mortenson, PhD
Former missionary across Europe
Currently international speaker for Answers In Genesis
Author of numerous books on the history of geology as it relates to the evolution / creation issue.
PO Box 510, Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 727-2222
www.answersingenesis.org
Dr. Georgia Purdom, PhD
International speaker for Answers In Genesis
Doctorate in molecular genetics, former college instructor, current speaker on issues related to our Creator's character and science
PO Box 510, Hebron, KY 41048
(859) 727-2222
www.answersingenesis.org
Dr. Carl Wieland, MD
Founder and Editor of "Creation Magazine" and the "Journal of Creation", as well as "Creation Ministries Internationa Australia"
Author of many books and featured in various videos addressing issues of Scripture and Science.
PO Box 4545,
Eight Mile Plains, Qld Australia 4113
Phone: (07) 3340 9888
Fax: (07) 3340 9889
http://creation.com/