Dr. Steve Heitkamp, Profile

Asbury College in Wilmore Kentucky Bachelor of Arts., Psychology Major; 1987
Asbury Theological Seminary; Wilmore, Kentucky. Master of Divinity; 1991
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary; Doctor of Ministry Degree; Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy; 2003

Deacon and Probationary Member of the Southern Illinois Conference, United Methodist Church; 1990
Elder in full connection of the United Methodist Church; Illinois Great Rivers Conference; 1993 – Present
Completed 3 year postgraduate residency at Care and Counseling; 2002
Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors; 2002 – Present
Specific Training to assist Clergy and Faith Communities related to Substance Abuse: "Substance Abuse and the Family: Defining the Role of the Faith Community" Core Competencies for Clergy and Other Pastoral Ministers in Addressing Alcohol and Drug Dependence and the Impact on Family Members. April 2005. Training given by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in cooperation with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors.

Pastored United Methodist Churches in Indiana and Illinois from 1989 – 2002
Continued Leadership in Congregations from 2002 – present
Psychotherapist/Pastoral Counselor with Care and Counseling; 1999 – present
Director of Training for Care and Counseling; 2004 – present
Serve on Faculty of Care and Counseling Training program:
Instructor of Psychodynamic Psychopathology
Training Years 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Instructor for Pastoral Care Specialist Program
Training Years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007