Undergraduate
At Cornerstone University, you’ll get the full college experience with a Christ-centered worldview. Learn more about the undergraduate experience below.
Adult
Persevere in what you know you’re capable of. Our programs for adults provide a creative approach to learning anchored in Christ-centered virtues as you follow your unwavering purpose.
Graduate
Go further as an influencer in your work and community. Our graduate programs prepare you to open new doors as you reach your God-given potential.
Grand Rapids
Theological Seminary
At Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, we're dedicated to learning, serving and leading through rigorous scholarship and a humble approach to Scripture.
Admissions
Academics
Plan A Visit
Alumni
News & Events
About
Education
- PH.D., COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION, OHIO UNIVERSITY (2017)
- M.ED., COUNSELING, OHIO UNIVERSITY (2011)
- B.S., HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES, BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY (2009)
Kendra Jackson
- Assistant Professor of Counseling
- Counseling Practicum and Internship Coordinator
Faculty Positions
- Grand Rapids Theological Seminary - Counseling
Education
- PH.D., COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION, OHIO UNIVERSITY (2017)
- M.ED., COUNSELING, OHIO UNIVERSITY (2011)
- B.S., HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES, BOWLING GREEN STATE UNIVERSITY (2009)
Kendra worked as a school-based therapist and a clinical mental health outpatient therapist before joining the counseling faculty at GRTS. She is a pastor’s daughter and enjoys working alongside her parents in the ministry.
“Counseling is a ministry and I must do God’s work, assisting in the healing and growth of children and families, but also guiding students in utilizing the gifts that God has placed within them as they transform the lives of many through the ministry of counseling.”
Contact Info
- Phone:616.222.1455
- Email:kendra.jackson@cornerstone.edu
Hobbies
- Baking from scratch
- Bowling
- Scrapbooking
- Watching sports (basketball)
- Traveling
- Shopping
- Spending time with friends and family
Interests
- MENTAL HEALTH AND THE BLACK CHURCH
- INTERSECTIONALITY OF RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY, ETHNICITY AND MENTAL HEALTH
- COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION
- MULTICULTURAL ISSUES AND CONCERNS
- COUNSELING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
- PLAY THERAPY
- INCREASING MULTICULTURAL COMPETENCE
- LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY
Licenses
- License Professional Counselor—Michigan
- License Professional Counselor—Ohio
- License Professional School Counselor—Michigan
- License Professional School Counselor—Ohio
- National Certified Counselor
- Certified Family Life Educator
