Why I Serve - Bob Mills

Bob Mills has been a member of the Board of Directors of Associates in Christian Counseling since 1996. Read on as Bob eloquently describes his Kingdom perspective on the ministry of ACC.

“God works through brokenness. We are often desperate when we first begin to acknowledge that brokenness. As we heal, however, we begin to understand how much God loves us and that our own heartbreak can be preparation for ministry,” he shared. “People can endure amazing things if they believe they have a purpose.” Although he recognizes that not every person gets well, he firmly believes God has a plan for every life. “Instead of hopelessness, people can let go and turn to God.”

Mills walked through his own depression, diagnosis of bipolar disorder, and transformation from being religious to having a personal relationship with Christ. The ministry for which he believes he’s been prepared is the founding of a bipolar support group at his own church. “I identify with the counselors at ACC,” he said. “They believe, as I do, that healing is God’s work but their own pain and spiritual growth gives them a unique preparation for Kingdom building.”

When asked why he serves on this Board, Bob replied, “I have served on many boards, but I continue on this one because I am so impressed by the people with whom I serve. It is a privilege for us to use our talents to facilitate this ministry. I see Associates in Christian Counseling as the real thing—healing, eternal work of the highest quality integrating Truth, training, talent, wisdom and knowledge.

Bob Mills serves as Associate Vice President of University Advancement, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC. Be sure to read more of his personal story in "A Disease That Gets No Chicken Pie.”