Dale Ellens
Executive Director

Dale D. Ellens is an ordained minister with the Christian Reformed Church. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He holds licensure in both the State of Iowa and the State of South Dakota. He received his theological training at Calvin Seminary and his marriage and family therapy training at Kansas State University. Dale has been in the counseling related field since 1979. He is a Board Certified Professional Counselor with the American Psychotherapy Association (APA). He served four years as a parish pastor in Michigan, twelve years in the Active Duty Army as a chaplain, and has worked as the Executive Director for Bethesda Christian Counseling Midwest since 1995. As Executive Director, Dale is responsible to the Board of Directors for all facets of the operation of Bethesda Christian Counseling.