Pratt, Barry: - Barry Pratt had his first counseling experience when he was a young Christian; although he was working through personal wounds from his past, troubled individuals would seek his comfort and advice. Despite his poor academic record and paralyzing fear of formal education, God led him to go back to school. Barry went on to earn two master's degrees, one in marriage and family counseling and another in educational counseling. He served in the mental-health field, helping troubled individuals find peace. Barry says that his version of counseling is "helping people see how an integral part of life is a relationship with Jesus."