Why I Serve - Chris Pearce

“My first awareness of Associates in Christian Counseling came 5 or 6 years ago, but in an unusual way. Most of my fellow Board members learned about ACC through church or friends who had been helped there. For me, it was soccer! I was coaching a boys’ club team. David Verga was a new player and, in getting to know him, I asked what his Dad did,” Chris shared.

Two years ago, Pearce was approached by a Board member with whom he worked about serving. “Because of our soccer connection, I had watched this wonderful family—Joe, Heather, and David—live out their love of the Lord in public every day. I could see that their faith was real which excited me about becoming involved in this ministry.”

As Chris reflected on the impact of ACC he shared that “people from all walks of life are hurting. There are psychological and spiritual needs which go unaddressed in many lives. People are willing to talk about physical problems but not emotional needs. Often they suffer in silence when help is available. ACC has a staff of well-trained committed clinicians who have a heart for God and a heart for the people they serve.”

Pearce stated that he is very proud of the fact that since 1991 ACC has provided over $1.5 million in free or reduced fee counseling to those with financial needs. This has touched the lives of people who would otherwise not have been able to get help. “ACC is a quiet helper to individuals and to our community,” he concluded.

Christopher C. Pearce IV is a Senior Vice President with Wachovia