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C. Gary Barnes

ThM, PhD, CST

Psychologist and Professor of Counseling Ministries at Dallas Theological Seminary

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Gary Barnes is currently Professor of Counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary. He is a licensed clinical psychologist, a certified sex therapist, and an ordained minister, specializing in marriage and family research, counseling, and training. After graduating from Dallas Seminary, he served as an assistant pastor for seven years and then earned a Ph.D. in psychology from Columbia University. While in New York, he was a research project coordinator at NYU Medical Center’s Family Studies Clinic and later completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical child psychology through Parkland Hospital (Dallas) and the Child Guidance Clinics.

He is a member of the American Psychological Association, the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, the Christian Association of Psychological Studies and the American Board of Christian Sex Therapists. He also maintains a marriage and family private practice.

He and his wife Cathy have two sons, two daughters, two daughters-in-law, a son-in-law and 10 grandchildren. For fun, he races in USA Cycling Masters competition.

Degrees:

  • PhD - Columbia University

Dissertation: The Role of Religious Beliefs, Non-Religious Beliefs and Psychosocial Competencies in the Occurrence of Depressive Symptoms

  • MPhil - Columbia University

  • MEd - Columbia University

  • ThM - Theology - Dallas Theological Seminary

  • MS - Experiential Education - Minnesota State University

  • BS - Cornell University

License:

  • Licensed Psychologist - TX

Certifications:

  • Registrant of National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology 

  • Certified Sex Therapist (CST) - American Board of Christian Sex Therapist

Specialized Training:

  • Diplomate – Sports Psychologist by National Institute of Sports, Psychology Division

  • Ordained Priest in the Anglican Church North America

Documentary

Neale, Kurt & Barnes, Gary, Co-producers (2014). “Compelling Love & Sexual Identity” is a thought-provoking and moving feature-length documentary film with study guides. 

Print

Barnes, G. & Glahn S. (Eds.) (In Progress). Sexual Ethics: A Christian Perspective. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel.

Barnes,G. (In Progress). “Divorce: A Research Based Perspective.” Chapter contribution in Sexual Ethics: A Christian Perspective. Edited by Barnes, G. & Glahn S.  Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel.

Barnes,G. (In Progress). “Personal and Interpersonal Sexual Ethics.” Chapter contribution in Sexual Ethics: A Christian Perspective. Edited by Barnes, G. & Glahn S.  Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel.

Barnes, G., & Bock, D. (2015).  “Five Myths and Truths in Loneliness.”  The Gospel Coalition.

Barnes, G., & Stanley, S. (2013). “Christian PREP:  The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program.”  Chapter contribution in Evidence Based Practices in Christian Counseling, Edited by Worthington, E. An Intervarsity-Christian Association for Psychological Studies Partnership Book.

Barnes, G., & Stanley, S. (2006). “Christian PREP:  The Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program.”  Marriage & Family: A Christian Journal. Vol. 7, 63-76.

Barnes, G., & Stanley, S. (2004).  “A Marriage Made in Heaven:  How the Significance of Marriage Can be Taught.” Issues in Christian Education, 38 (3), 20-25.

Barnes, G., “Stopping the Burnout Progression.”  The Commentary: Association of Evangelical Ministers Quarterly, Winter 2002, Vol. 1, No. 3.

Barnes, G., “Use Conflict as a Catalyst: Communication in Marriage.”  Kindred Spirit, Summer 1999 Vol. 23, No. 2.

Barnes, G., “Can Biblical Counseling and Psychological Counseling Somehow Fit Together?” Kindred Spirit, Winter 1998 Vol. 22, No. 4.

Barnes, G., “The Role of Religious Beliefs, Non-Religious Beliefs and Psychosocial Competencies in the Occurrence of Depressive Symptoms.” Unpublished Doctoral Dissertation, 1995.

Podcasts

April 2, 2019, “Beginning Difficult Conversations” – Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G., Bock, D., & Woody, M.

September 7, 2018, “Cultural Engagement: Difficult Conversations” -Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G., Bock, D., & Miller, W.

May 19, 2016, “A Conversation about Gender Dysphoria” – Chase Oaks Church. Barnes, G., Holmes, G., & Tran, L.

September 18, 2014, “Compelling Love” - Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G.

August 5, 2014, “Ministering to People with Sexual Issues” - Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G., Bock, D., & Wade, D.

July 29, 2014, “A Biblical View of Sexual Intimacy” – Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G., Bock, D., & Wade, D.

July 22, 2014, “Ministering to People with Sexual Identity” - Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G., Yarhouse, M. & Bock, D.

July 15, 2014, “Engaging with LGBT Persons” - Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G., Yarhouse, M. & Bock, D.

Sept. 10, 2013, “Divorce, Redemption and Spousal Abuse” - Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G., Wade, D. & Bock, D.

Sept. 3, 2013, “A Christian Response to Abusive Relationships” - Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G., Wade, D. & Bock, D.

August 13, 2013, “How do I Talk to my Teen about Sex?” - Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G., Dickens, C., Wade, D. & Bock, D.

August 6, 2013, “Raising Children in a Sex Saturated Society” - Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G., Dickens, C., Wade, D. & Bock, D.

May 3, 2012, “Self-Esteem Problems and Gospel Freedom”- Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G.

May 12, 2010, “The Gospel”- Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G.

June 18, 2008, “Driven by Love or Lust”- Dallas Theological Seminary. Barnes, G.

To learn more about Gary Barnes:

Southwest Clinical & Forensics

For Compelling Love & Sexual Identity:

compellinglovefilm.com