I have a strong desire to help families embrace God’s plan for them by stopping the hurt and developing new ways of relating that fosters a sense of security, belonging, and well-being leading to abundant living.
Special Interests
- Marriage Enrichment
Education and Credentials
- Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology and Counseling, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Master of Divinity, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Mississippi College, Clinton, Mississippi
- Licensed Professional Counselor, State of Mississippi
- Licensed by National Board of Certified Counselors
- Charter Member of American Association of Christian Counselors
- Certified Career Assessment Consultant with LifeWay of Southern Baptist Convention
- Certified Church Planter Consultant with Mississippi Baptist Convention
- Certified Church Reconciliation Consultant with Mississippi Baptist Convention
Work Experience
- Director and Staff Counselor, Crossroads Counseling Center
- Consultant, LifeWay of the Southern Baptist Convention
- Consultant, Mississippi Baptist Convention
- Conference Leader, National Conference for Church Leadership, LifeWay of SBC
- Pastors’ Conference Leader for Baptist State Conventions: Michigan, Wyoming, Oregon
- Adjunct Professor, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary
- Adjunct Professor, Mississippi College
- Associate Pastor, Pinelake Baptist Church, 1983-1986
Publications
- Lifeway: Church Administration (June, 1999): "The Panic Factor, Y2K"
- Lifeway: Deacon (Spring, 1999): "Visiting A Troubled Family"
- Lifeway: Caregiving (Fall, 1998): "Picking Up The Pieces"
- Lifeway: Church Administration Magazine (July, 1997): "Facing Suicide"
Church Affiliation
Pinelake Baptist Church, Brandon, Mississippi
General Information
Dr. Perry Sanderford is married with one daughter. He has counseled with thousands of families since becoming a professional counselor in 1987. He is founder of Crossroads Counseling Center in partnership with Rankin Baptists. Crossroads is a Christian counseling center not located on the premises of a local church, and bridges the gap between church and community.
