Meet Our Staff
Thomas Starr, MS, LPC
School Counseling Program Coordinator
Director of C3
tstarr@lbc.edu
Education
BA in Youth Ministry, Sociology from Eastern University
MS in Adult Counseling Certification in Secondary School Counseling from West Chester University
Special Training/ Experience
Certificate in Marriage and Family therapy from Shippensburg University
Certificate in Elementary Education, Special Education K-12, MS Math and MS English
Licensed Professional Counselor
Previous Employment
Secondary School Counselor for 7 years at Annville-Cleona in Annville, PA
Why God lead me to C3@LBC
This position was an answer to prayer for my wife and me. We had been asking God and considering what might be the next step in my career progression. When this position was first made known to me, I just knew it was where I needed to be. I was really praying that it was where God wanted me to be. I believe that issues and concerns that are addressed during this time in an individual’s life could provide for tremendous growth opportunities as they mature and develop in their faith and career progression.
Kimberly Blest, MA, LPC
Campus Counselor
kblest@lbc.edu
Education
BS Human Resource Management from Messiah College
MA Marriage and Family Counseling from Lancaster Bible College
Special Training/ Experience
Licensed Professional Counselor
National Board Certified Counselor
Certified Prepare/Enrich Facilitator
Previous Employment
Program Therapist, Philhaven Day Hospital
Why I counsel at LBC?
I love working with college age students. So much happens during those four years in terms of gaining independence, formulating a worldview, and cementing one’s faith. I consider it a privilege to journey alongside these young adults as they learn and grow.
Praveen Rudra
Graduate Assistant/Intern
rudr7192@lbc.edu
Education
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering (India). MA in Biblical Counseling (India).
Currently MA in Mental Health Counseling at Lancaster Bible College.
Special Training/ Experience
Intern at Phil haven York Adolescent/Child Day hospital
Certificate in Mental-Health First Aid from National Council for Behavioral health
Case counselor at Nireekshana Acet (India). Coordinator Care Counseling ministry (India)
Why I counsel at LBC?
Because being a student myself I do understand the needs, struggles and challenges which a student face in day to day life. LBC gives me an opportunity to use God’s word as a source through which I can walk along with these students in their journey. It is a blessing to equip students with tools which can support them to face these challenges and enrich their experiences of being a student at LBC.
Brittany Ober
Graduate Assistant/Intern
Ober0203@lbc.edu
Education
MA, Clinical Counseling, Lancaster Bible College, anticipated date of graduation, December 2017
Why I counsel at LBC?
Being part of the young adult population myself, I understand firsthand some of the unique challenges this age group faces! College is a time period full of experiencing transitions, gaining independence, navigating relationships, learning about who we are, strengthening our faith, and formulating our own worldview. It is an honor to walk alongside students as they figure out what this all looks like, and what it really means to be a young Christian in today's society.
