Our Counselors

Bill Y​eary

Founder of Compassion Christian Counseling

  • 1981 – BS in Mechanical Engineering – University of TX at Austin
  • 1998 – Certified Temperament Counselor
  • 1998 – Master of Arts in Clinical Christian Psychology
  • 1998 – Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor
  • 1999 – Certified Faith-Based Clinical Counselor
  • Biblical Naturopath, Medicinal Herbalist, Nutritionist
  • Married since 1986 with five kids

Lori Carl

  • Certified Faith Based Clinical Counselor
  • Attended BCP and graduated in 1980
  • Attended college at Hardin Simmons University in Abilene where she earned a Bachelor of Education degree in English, and an Associate’s in Speech and Guidance counseling.
  • Married Keith in 1987, and they were blessed with nine beautiful kids (five married and five grandbabies)


Lori loves Women’s ministry, Bible studies, and has a desire to allow the Lord to use her. She grew up in Beaumont.

Jennifer Herndon

  • Two years of bible school with River of Life School of Ministry 2007-2009 ministering and serving with my husband
  • Associates in Practical Theology 2012
  • Married for 18+ years
  • Two children home-schooled for the past seven years
  • Certified Faith-Based counselor
  • Worship Leader for Royally Redeemed Women’s Ministry
  • Served in ministry for the past 20 years