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<\/span><\/div>David & Lynn Bradford<\/strong> have been married over 42 years. They have three children and five grand-children. In their free time they enjoy their family and exploring places to hike and view waterfalls.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div> Having graduated from the Evangelical Institute<\/a><\/span> (Greenville, S.C.), David began counseling in the late 80’s in Spain serving\u00a0in two different churches. Helping people sort through marital struggles and other complex issues proved formative early in his career. After moving back to the U.S. David and his wife Lynn sought further training at CCEF<\/a><\/span> and Westminster Theological Seminary<\/a><\/span> where David earned the M.Div. degree in Pastoral Counseling. David also completed post-masters studies in Advanced Professional Counseling at Biblical Theological Seminary<\/span><\/a> (Hatfield, PA).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Over the years they have walked alongside many different people through some of the most difficult situations and relationships imaginable. Together they have personally experienced profound suffering through a number of different unexpected events and circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n Even in the midst of serious difficulty and struggle on various fronts they still have hope. They are passionate about helping others find hope to make practical and sometimes difficult changes. Based on formal training and personal suffering they readily empathize with others.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>