About Us

Learn about our mission and the blog team below!

Scripture Informed and Gospel Centered

The Word of God says, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training, in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). It also says, “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called. us to his own glory and excellence” (2 Peter 1:3).

Therefore, the Men’s Discipleship Blog team believes that the Word of God is directly given to mankind by God and provides all that we need for life. We desires to see our readers engage in the powerful, healing Word of God by pursuing Him faithfully and applying His Word to present life circumstances. Whether it’s contemplating a new job, grieving the death of a loved one, or overcoming sin, the Word of God has everything needed to be equipped, and we hope to show you that truth.

DISCLAIMER:

We are not a licensed counseling agency, nor are we psychologically or medically trained therapists. We offer ‘pastoral’ counseling intended to bring life change through heart change.

Meet the Team!

Pastor Bruce Roeder

Biblical Counselor, RGI Training Program Instructor

Bruce is an Elder/Pastor at the Vine Community Church in South Milwaukee, WI. He has an M.A. in Biblical Counseling and is certified with the ACBC and IABC. He is married to his wife Elizabeth of 48 years. They have one son, a wonderful daughter-in-law, and three great grandkids.

Stephen Ganschow, Ph.D.

Biblical Counselor, RGI Training Program Instructor

Stephen Ganschow is the Executive Pastor of Counseling & Family Ministries at Bethel Church in greater Chicagoland and an instructor/consultant with Reigning Grace Institute. He is an experienced counselor, pastor, consultant, and instructor in various counseling disciplines, neuroscience, and theology. Stephen earned a Ph.D. in Christian counseling, specializing in neuroplasticity in counseling, an Ed.D. in Community Care and Counseling, and is an ACBC certified counselor/trainer.

Jonathan Hayashi, Ph.D.

Biblical Counselor, Addiction and Substance Abuse Counselor, Training Program Instructor, Men’s Discipleship Blog Contributor, Chaplain

Dr. Hayashi graduated from Moody Bible Institute, Moody Theological Seminary, and attended the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He holds a Bachelor in Pastoral Ministry, a Master’s in Congregational Leadership, and finally, a Doctorate in Biblical Counseling. He is on the Board of Trustees for the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with the Southern Baptist Convention and on the Board of Directors for Pastor’s Hope Network. He is also an endorsed church planter of the Pillar Network. Jonathan is a contributor to the bi-weekly journal, Pathway (Missouri Baptist Convention) and is the author of Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship, as well as Making Lemonade: Turning Past Failures into Gospel Opportunities. He is a Level II-certified biblical counselor with the ACBC and is a commissioned member of The Addiction Connection, and is trained and earned the ACBC Specialization Courses for Reconciliation Counseling Specialization track. He is married to Kennedi, and they have four children.